I felt forced to quit; I'm being denied UI. Appeal requested, no date yet. Never asked for UI before. Chances of winning appeal?

You made two mistakes which you now must overcome in your appeal. The first is that you should have let the employer fire you. I know this may...

How do I know if my company is doctoring up my time card and not paying me for break violations?

Who enters the time on the time card? Your or your manager? If it is not you, you should be keeping your own independent record of your time and...

As a flight attendant, you should be represented by your union. The CBA would dictate how you can be fired and permit you to challenge the...

Will there be any ramifications from using a closed business client list to advertise and market to?

The safest course of action is to obtain written permission from the business owners to allow you to use the client list you acquired from your...

What type of lawyer do I need for my situation?

You need a workers compensation attorney because that would be the remedy against your employer. Preferably, you want an attorney who handles both...

Received right to sue letter from the EEOC for failure to hire or interview type of discrimination based on my name

As Mr. Pedersen says, the California Labor Commissioner does not have jurisdiction over discrimination cases. If you have already received a right...

What type of lawyer do I need?

You need a lawyer who practices labor and employment law. Use the "Find a Lawyer" tab on the top of the Avvo page and enter this field and the area...

My employment offer letter says, I need to pay employer 10000$ if i leave my employer in 2 yrs from joining. Will that holdgood

While, I cannot address your specific case because I have not read the contract nor are aware of the surrounding facts, in general, when an...

I was hired as a 1099 for social media. Needed to work from home but was denied and denied paid.

It sounds like you are being treated as an employee, not an independent contractor, which means the employer must pay you for all time worked. If...

Which work visa do I need for a managerial position in a banquet hall in Los Angeles, California?

This is an immigration question. I have re-tagged your question so you will get a better response from attorneys who practice immigration law.