Is there a law that prohibits empoyers from demoting one person and giving the title to another employee without due cause?

There are laws, both state and federal, which prohibit employers from discriminating against an employee on the basis of their race or age. While I...

After being hired, can the contract be terminated because I don't have transportation for the job?

You have no legal options. Almost all employment is presumed to be terminable at the will of either party. It is not illegal for an employer to...

If I don't return from pregnancy leave will I have to pay back medical benefits used during leave?

If you are on approved CFRA/FMLA leave and the employer is paying all or a part of your medical insurance premiums until you are scheduled to...

I am out on work related stress leave. I have found out they are planning to fire me.

If your employer has less than 50 employees, you cannot qualify for FMLA/CFRA protection, either for a personal illness or to care for your...

Does my employer owe me pay for my last week of work?

It is unlawful for an employer to deduct any unauthorized sum from an employee's paycheck. It cannot use self-help to take back money it claims the...

Am I jeopardizing my rights as a US employee?

It is not clear what you are asking. Are you an American citizen or green card holder assigned to work in Mexico? Have you signed an employment...

The easier issue to address is the minimum wage. It makes no difference that you work for a private club. The employer is required to pay no less...

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Will the government shut down slow down an employer from getting a background check on me for a Union job?

Probably not. Most background checks are done by private companies. They acquire information from public records which should not be affected.

In all probability, the laborer you hired to provide moving services for you will be deemed an employee by the Labor Commissioner and, eventually...

No one has the right to put their hands on you, much less drag you. This would be considered a battery. But the question is, what do you want to do...