Is this discrimination in the workplace?

Based upon your facts and updates, the answer depends on whether you are being discriminated against based upon a protected status or protected...

My whole co has been put on unpaid leave -- can the co delay paying back pay indefinitely? If I leave do I lose severance?

You should get in touch with an employment attorney who handles wage / hour claims immediately. If you are concerned with company money being...

Can I get unemployment benefits in California after being discharged from my company?

Based on your facts described, I do not see why you would not get benefits under UI. You can also file, then contact an employment law attorney if...

I was fired by a large, Fortune 500 company back in January 2011 for attendance reasons. Do I still have any recourse?

Although it appears that your statute of limitations has passed on several of your potential claims, consult an employment law attorney for a...

When an employer asks me to divert payroll delivery and hold the payroll for him, I believe the employer owes me for hourly wage

You can also get an employment attorney who handles wage/hour claims. If you are owed unpaid wages, you can likely recover your attorneys' fees,...

Am I been fired for the wrong reason? is it sexist? was this an excuse? what can i do? not getting moved u.p

Based on these facts alone, there does not appear to sufficient grounds to indicate that the termination was based upon unlawful grounds such as...

Can I sue my job for firing me without notice

You can likely sue for any unpaid wages but not for the termination itself, assuming you were an at-will employee. If you feel you are owed any...

Possibly, although you are entitled to a series of protections under California law, such as under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act,...

Can a boss make you clock out and remain at his business on the off chance that he might need you later?

Sounds like his employer may be violating several wage / hour laws, but this will involve a more fact-specific inquiry. First, if your son must...

Could signing a "Severance Agreement and General Waiver" hurt my rights to claim unemployment benefits?

Concerning severance agreements, you should definitely have the agreement reviewed by an employment law attorney. While severance agreements...