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Don't worry about what type of law fits best with your background before you even attend law school. You will be exposed to all areas of law, while...

Is the follwoing term included in the Release Agreement UNCONSCIONABLE uner FEHA?

Maybe because I am a lawyer the language in this provision seems clear to me. But really, what about this paragraph do you not understand?

Age discrimination question - Employment law.

You may not have heard of the no rehire clause, but most employment attorneys have because it is quite common for an employer to insist upon it's...

Im being fired because my ex fiance gave a phone# to the company and that # matched another employee who said I harrassed him

There is not much you can do at this point. Unless you had a contract which limits the ability of the employer to fire you, it had the right to...

I began work 1/23/12 and my employer is going to pay out on 2/13/12 but pay is only going to be for one 40 hr week, is this corr

According California Labor Code section 204, wages earned by a non-exempt (hourly) employee, between the 16th and the last day of the month, must...

Wrongful termination claim: significance of 2 paychekcs?

I agree with Mr. Chen, I don't see how the two checks are evidence of wrongful termination. You can deposit the checks but if you believe that...

I have edited your question for criminal defense attorneys, as they would be better suited to answer your question.

What is the significance of employee handbook being given to employee?

I agree with Mr. Chen. Employee handbooks are generally used as guideline to inform employees what the company policies and procedures are, so...

In my hospital, a "charge nurse" was created 2 years ago but no job description given...do I have legal right to request one

Mr. Chen is correct. If you are unionized, check with your union representative to see if the collective bargaining agreement requires positions to...

My boss has offered me 10% of the net of a settlement. What type of employment agreement do I need to protect myself?

This proposition sounds very shaky to me. Of course, I know nothing about the nature or merits of the lawsuit you speak of but, as with any...