Can i reapply for unemployment even if last year was denied and i didnt appeal?

I am sorry you have gone through such a difficult time. Unfortunately, i cannot brighten things up for you because it appears you lost your...

My employer is making me sign papers that state that I quit and the reason before I receive my final paycheck.do I have to sign

You do not have to sign anything to receive your paycheck and it is unlawful for an employer to require you to do so. Tell the employer if they do...

I'm on unemployment - should I self-report understated 1099 income to EDD, or wait for them to come after me?

I believe your instinct is correct. There is a difference between making an inadvertent mistake and fraudulently withholding or concealing...

Is this a labor violation (WARN Act) and how can I pursue this?

The WARN Act, both the federal and California versions require proper notice in the event of a plant closing or a mass layoff, as defined by the...

I have a California unemployment question

My understanding is that retention pay bonuses are not considered income which would affect your unemployment because it is for labor already...

My only question is why have you stayed so long? Yes, if your employer is not paying you the wages you earned, and this is not an isolated...

If employer harasses employee to the point he can no longer work there due to physical and mental illness what are his options?

Yes, workers compensation is an option, if the job caused the illness. If the harassment was motivated by unlawful reasons, such as race, gender,...

Requirement by California DoL that employee attempt to resolve a issue before filling a complaint.

Your post is very telling about how you view your employees. As an employee rights attorney, I can tell you that when I hear from multiple...

Do I have a racial discrimination case?

If this company has a track record of treating people of a particular race less favorably than those of other races and one of the decision makers...

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It is unlikely the EDD will forgive the debt because of financial hardship. If the amount owed turns into a judgment, it will seek any debit...