I have a wage claim that I want to challenge with the DLSE.

Not for the same claim. You do not get two bites at the apple. If you lost in the DLSE, your only recourse is to file a timely appeal with the...

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I was removed from my position. The committee removing me tried to give me a low severance amount which I would not accept.

This is not the kind of case an attorney would handle on a contingency basis unless there are legitimate grounds for a wrongful termination, which...

Fair or not, you can certainly be fired for not attending the mandatory meeting. Almost all employees serve at the will of their employer unless...

Will an employee be denied unemployment benefits?

Being fired for poor job performance is not a basis to deny unemployment benefits. An employee would have to have done something very serious to...

UI Benefits Question

The EDD does not reimburse employees for lost wages owed. That can only come from the employer. The EDD implements a sort of insurance policy which...

If your question is whether an employer can terminate an employee for testing positive for a controlled substance, the answer is yes. If your...

I was an independent contractor for a travel agency in Texas. He has not paid me my owed commissions.

Your employment was in Texas and therefore is subject to Texas law. The contract apparently provides that any legal proceedings must be addressed...

What can I do if I know my employer has classified me as an Independent Contractor but I know I am not?

Whatever we tell you will run the risk of you getting fired for addressing the issue. There are agencies which audit companies suspected of...

Discrimination ?

There is nothing in your post which would support a case of unlawful discrimination. The only hint of discriminatory intent is the comment your...

What is considered late?

There are no laws that specifically address your question other than the fact that most employees serve at the will of the employer and can be...