If you needed to take time off to care for a seriously ill, close family member and you worked for a company with at least 50 employees, for more...

Is this grounds for self terminating a travel nursing contract due to agency not paying according to contract?

No one can answer your question without reading the contract. If, in fact, your employer has breached a material term of the contract, you have...

Did I have just cause for quitting my job?

The burden will be upon you to convince an administrative law judge that you quit your job with good cause. You probably know, in your own mind,...

Potential Overpayment from EDD notice-Actor receives checks through Agent and is unaware- Will I have to pay back or appeal?

The most important thing to do first, is to submit a timely appeal. If you have not received it yet, you will get a letter stating you owe the EDD...

Is it common for an employer to require new employees to sign an agreement to arbitrate all claims? Seems odd. Should I sign it?

Forced arbitration agreements have become an increasingly commonplace provision in employment agreements, as well as many other facets of our...

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I have a strong feeling that my employer missclassified me as an independent contractor

One of the considerations into whether you are an employee or an independent contractor is the degree of control the company has over how you...

If you are truly an independent contractor, you cannot sue for wrongful termination. Any legal remedies you may have would be limited to breach of...

Disability employment lawsuit; employer has insurance; if co. files bankruptcy, does ins. still have to pay plaintiff?

Mr. Kane is right on with his answer. In addition, if the company does file for bankruptcy, you will want to file a notice of claim with the...

Is there any laws prohibiting California State employee to sue his employer (State) for wrongful termination?

The state is immune from many kinds of lawsuits based upon common law, such as those based on violation of public policy. But certain statutory...

Do I have a valid wrongful termination claim?

It sounds really harsh. But it is probably not a wrongful termination. Most employees are presumed to be "at-will" employees, as a matter of law....