Did my employer fail to provide reasonable accommodation?

As you appear to know, once an employer is informed that an employee suffers from a qualified disability or medical condition, it has an obligation...

I have been collecting unemployment since July 2012 and I have 9 weeks remaining on my extension. Can I collect disability now?

This is really a medical question. If you are physically unable to work due to medical reasons, you should not be receiving unemployment benefits...

Is it illegal for an employer to state in their employment ad that they are looking to hire a female for the job position?

It is not legal to base hiring decisions on gender, unless the applicant's gender is a bone fide qualification for the job. In most cases, gender...

Is is legal for an employer to require payment of a certification course and hours paid after someone resigns?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen It is doubtful the employer has any legal basis to claim any damages from your minor daughter. She was not old enough to...

In a employee discrimination claim is it better to request dfeh investigation or only request the right to sue notice letter?

If you do not already have an attorney who has agreed to take your case, it would be better to ask for an investigation to be conducted. Once you...

Separation Date vs short term or long term illness.

You can ask. But they do not have to extend your separation date. As long as the reason for the separation is unrelated to a qualified disability...

Is it a California Law the you must pay your employees a min of 2 hours for a shift if they were scheduled for less?

Every industry is subject to California Wage Orders. Most, if not all Wage Orders require employers to pay its employees reporting time pay, which...

What does the law say about being paid for "off the clock" work that happens outside of employed hours?

The law says non-exempt (hourly) employees must be paid for all hours suffered or permitted on behalf of the employer. It does not matter where or...

If we fire an employee because of a failed drug test will we still have to pay unemployment?

In addition to the information my colleagues provided you with, you should know that you do not pay employees their unemployment benefits. The...

When a company does an investigation for not following procedures, how far back can they go?

The employer can investigate as far back as it wants to. There is no statute of limitations when it comes to private employment with regard to...

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