Can I win my unemployment? I am appealing decision.

The employer has the burden of proving you were fired for misconduct. Misconduct is defined as a substantial breach of an important duty or...

Are the terms of an employment contract (mainly salary) still in effect after signing a severance agreement?

It is unclear what you are asking. If you have an employment contract stating what your salary is, the contract is enforceable until such time as...

My husband is being terminated in what looks like a racial issue- he is not a protected class. Who helps?

If your husband was in a union, the union is supposed to help him. As a government employee, he probably has due process rights, which means he is...

I just went out on stress leave for 4 weeks. How can I stay out as long as possible? I am also 13 weeks pregnant

This is a medical issue. If your health care provider believes you cannot work for medical reasons, it should be documented and your employer...

What do I need to do to inquire about a harassment law suit?

I agree with Mr. Delshad's excellent response. For the reasons he explained, your work situation is not actionable harassment. Sometimes, new...

We don't qualify for FMLA and have no maternity leave policy. Do I have any legal recourse to keep my job after maternity leave?

The FMLA is not the only law that protects women who take maternity leave. Under California law, women may take up to 4 months off for a pregnancy...

Since you acknowledge you are an at-will employee, you may already know you can be fired for any reason (not prohibited by law), even an unfair...

I quit my job, do I qualify for unemployment in CA based on section D of http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/Voluntary_Quit_VQ_155.htm

No one knows your work and home situation better than you do. You have read what the EDD says about the matter. If you believe your facts show you...

I got fired on the 90th day of my probation..is that considered passing probation or not?

If it was a 90 day probation, it would mean you were on probation for 90 days. Not 89. Apparently your employer decided you did not pass the 90 day...

Does new employer check Unemployment status?

It is not clear what you mean by "unemployment status". Do you mean do they check with the Employment Development Dept. to see if you are receiving...