Annual raises

Unless you have a contract that imposes an obligation upon your employer to raise your pay every year, the employer has the right to exercise its...

Employee relocation question

Employers have a legal obligation to explore with you what accommodations they can make to enable you to perform the essential function of your...

Can an employer deduct my commission to pay my manager?

Commissions are a creature of contract. The terms of your compensation are based upon what is agreed to, either verbally or in writing. This would...

If an employee comes back to work after being on dissability can she/he expect to have same position hours upon return?

Employers may not discriminate against employees with qualified disabilities. They are required to reasonably accommodate persons who suffer from...

California law says that expenses that are necessarily incurred by an employee, on behalf of the employer, are the responsibility of the employer....

Do I have to declare domains I purchased (on my own accord & dime) to my employer?

While it is always wise to consult with a lawyer regarding the specifics of a situation like this, because the legal consequences could be...

A group of former California employees with unpaid back wages -- can we stop a dissolution?

You won't be able to stop the dissolution of a business, so you should probably concentrate on obtaining a judgment against the company as quickly...

Employee or Contract worker?

Without actually reading the contract, it would be impossible to answer your question. One of the items to look for is whether a notice provision...

Do I have the right to collect unemployment benefits?

It sounds as though you have a good chance to win. Make sure you bring 3 copies of all your emails, giving notice, and your travel documents and...

Do I win hearing?

There are no defaults in EDD appeal hearings. Even if the employer fails to show, the employee still must establish that he or she is qualified to...