Can a Union public employee be disciplined for offensive social media posts when the office has no social media policy?

The contents of the Union contract would certainly be relevant. Nevertheless, public agencies typically have some curbs on free-speech rights that...

Can I place a judgment lien on someone's real property after they sold it to a trust?

Generally, under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act (UFTA), a transfer may be fraudulent whether a creditor’s “claim” arose before or after the...

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER IN COURT MY WILL AND TRUST ?

Never file or lodge any Trust documents--it defeats the privacy attribute of Trust ownership.

California's law is the strictest in the nation. An employee who is fired (or laid off) is entitled to a final paycheck immediately, meaning at the...

Time off work for doctor appointments is required of all employers in California and applies to all employees and classifications of employment...

Two separate will/trusts were created because family members are arguing over an estate, what occurs next?

I appreciate your choice for purposes of addressing your question here. However, it is vitally important that you recognize that this involves a...

Can a lawyer become executor of a will?

Typically, an executor will generally work with a lawyer to probate the will. Estate fees paid to the lawyer may be set by law (some states and...

HHow can I find out if I am a beneficiary of a trust following the death of trust holder?

Submit a written request to the successor trustee, asking for a copy of the trust documents. Whether he/she grants your request depends on the laws...

How can I fire employees that have been working for me for 2 years but haven’t really done anything too significant wrong?

Consider the general rule. California is an "at-will" employment state, which means the law presumes an employer can hire or fire an employee...

Terminated a employee for harassment am I liable for wrongful termination?

Generally, wrongful termination occurs when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of an employee’s legal rights. In...