Can my employer change the pay plan when ever he wants?

In general, compensation plans, commission plans, and all other contracts cannot be “retroactively” changed – unless the contract, in its own...

Can the other party send me 500 special interrogatories?

CA law requires a detailed declaration to be attached to the discovery request outlining the need for Special Interrogatories numbering over 35....

Does an employer have to advise if your suspension is paid or unpaid?

Unless she has a contract stating particulars removing her from at-will status, and/or some retaliatory motive for the employer's action, there is...

How dose overtime work in the automotive industry in California

Federal law imposes a weekly overtime standard, which means that nonexempt employees are entitled to overtime for every hour beyond 40 that they...

Personally, under the circumstances you have cited, I would never sign such an agreement.

Can I sue my employer for "hostile work environment" if I feel that I'm being singled out by management?

As previously stated, there must be evidence (proof) that a protected class is at the etiology of the behavior being directed toward you. Why...

Is this legal?

Without some constitutionally protected activity as its source, such treatment is allowed.

Can the Board remove a Director?

Agee that Bylaws should cover this issue and that a special meeting is necessary and that it can be called typically by a majority of...

Is there a way to successfully file a petition to compel arbitration after you have filed an answer and cross complaint.

The California Supreme Court expanded the “factors [that] are relevant and properly considered in assessing arbitration waiver claims. The court...

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In California, can I amend my verified unlimited civil complaint after the defendant has filed a verified answer?

Any pleading may be amended once by the party of course, and without costs, at any time before the answer or demurrer is filed, or after demurrer...