Grounds to deny am unemployment insurance claim

Being laid off for poor performance, even if after a "trial period", is not a basis to deny unemployment benefits. The employee's performance would...

Wrongful termination

Employers can terminate employees for poor communication skills.

While it is the employer's responsibility to keep accurate record of the hours its employees work, the accuracy of those hours is often dependent...

This is a very broad question. I will keep it simple by saying that, generally, employers have the right to demote, promote or even terminate...

Hi - Back in Sept 09 I accidently missed informing edd the first 3 days wages and was over paid 450. Now, two years later they

Send in your appeal form within the 20 days required, briefly explaining on the form that the omission was an oversight and not intentional. At the...

Actually, under the FMLA or its California equivalent, the CRFA, eligible employees have up to 12 weeks of job protection. But to be eligible, the...

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Question regarding denial of unemployment insurance benefits. what are the odds of winning if an appeal is filed?

Generally, an employee who quits their job is not eligible to receive unemployment benefits, unless they can convince an administrative law judge...

Can you be fired for blowing the whistle on your employer's illegal actions? Of course. You should expect it. Is it legal to fire you for that...

Am I an employee with ownership rights, an independent contractor or an employee of company.

It would not be possible for any lawyer to address your questions without reading the contract and asking many questions about the nature of the...

Do I need lawyer to go to an EDD appeal. Can they hire collection agencies prior to it?

You have nothing to lose by attending the appeal hearing and explaining the circumstances and what you have attempted to explain to the...