Was my suspension/firing illegally handled?

Granted, this was poorly handled and it is understandable you were humiliated. One would think a human resource employee would be trained better....

I worked 35-40hrs a week. 2 days ago my hours were cut to 15hrs a week. Will I qualify for Unemplyment if I quit?

Rather than quitting, check with the EDD to see if your reduced income will qualify you for its workshare program. You may be eligible for partial...

For nearly a year and a half, I have been working as a stock clerk yet collecting dishwasher wages. Am I due any backpay?

We do not have any laws that dictate what are dishwasher wages or stock clerk wages, much less mandatory wages for any other position. We only have...

Is there a right or wrong or mandated time during the course of a lawsuit to try to settle out?

There should always be an open line of communication between the parties to explore a resolution of a legal dispute. But knowing when to make a...

What are some tactics an Attorney will use on someone In Pro Per?

You can expect to get bombarded with written discovery, which will require you to produce documents, answer interrogatories and respond to requests...

Can I file a Wage Claim

If you got the employer to sign a contract agreeing to pay you the balance of wages owed and he breached the terms of that written contract, you...

Am I eligible to be paid for Federal holidays by the employer? Please advise.

There is no law which requires employers to pay for holidays, unless the holidays are worked. Holiday pay is a voluntary benefit conferred by...

If you employer refuses to correct the problem and pay you the past due wages, you can: 1) Retain an attorney to write a letter to the employer,...

Can I win my appeal against EDD and former employers who are saying I voluntarily quit and that my claim was fraudulent?

There is a missing piece to your story. After you were told you could come back to work when you were feeling better, what did you do? Did you try...

If the separation agreement was properly drafted and included an effective waiver, it should hold up against most legal claims the employee can...