I am faced with a new job offer but have been asked to sign a background check.

You have the right not to take the job. You may not believe a background check is necessary but the employer apparently does, as do most...

Is there a certain amount of time that is required by law to give an employee when making changes to their schedule?

There is no law that states how much advance notice an employer must give to an employee to change their shift but there is a law that says that if...

A potential employer sent me a tentative employment offer by email. Is this binding?

I agree with my colleague's comments. The one other thing I note is your statement that an offer of relocation costs was made. I have to assume the...

I was fired for testing positive for marijuana. im a certified patient that has a medical marijuana card. edd is deniin my benef

Unfortunately, use of marijuana, even if certified under California law, is still a federal crime and employers have been permitted by the courts...

I live in CA and have a contract for hourly work for a small company. I haven't been paid in two months. What should I do?

This employer has violated California labor laws, probably in many respects. You should file a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards...

Whether or not you qualify for FMLA leave and being eligible for unemployment benefits are completely different issues. The ALJ was correct in...

Discrimination

If this is so, you should see an employment law attorney to discuss the facts and to evaluate your case.

Is this Discrimination

You have described how your boss shows favoritism to your co-worker but have not addressed why. There can be any number of reasons for why a...

Workplace harrassment

When an employee returns from FMLA leave, the employer is not required to place the employee in exactly the same job but a substantially similar...

When i was fired, my last paycheck did not have any payroll deductions, and the total amount did not equal the check amount?

So what is your question?