What can I do if my employer refuses to give me the same position and hours I worked before I went on maternity leave.

In CA, an employer must provide up to four months disability leave for a woman who is disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical...

Can I File a lawsuit if employer does not pay me after promotion?

Absent a valid contractual basis to the contrary, this is perfectly legitimate.

Please refer to my guide at the link below at Section 4 for easy reference. Thank...

I am a intestate heir in California. Do I need formal recognition to close accounts of my dad?

Agreed--you will need to file a Petition for Probate and receive thereafter the proper court orders which will allow you to finish the estate's...

I was told I couldn't apply for a position because the manager is only seeking female applicants.

Specifically, Section 2000e-3(b) of Title VII states that it is unlawful for an employer to "print or publish or cause to be printed or published...

Typically yes, however just simply check each city's website--some do not require business licenses under certain parameters. There is no absolute...

It is legal that my company suddenly fire me when I know there are getting more people?

The answer is "yes" for all of the reasons already stated. This happens more frequently than you might believe. The caveat is that there is no...

Am I allowed to propound discovery on her even though there are no upcoming hearings or trial dates in our P case?

You may propound discovery after the first appearance in the case is made up to 30 days prior to trial in most cases. Be sure to check local rules...

Keep a detailed diary of who you speak to, when you spoke and what specifically was said until and if an adverse employment action is taken. Make...

Can my daughter be suspended from her job for talking to the lawyer of someone that is suing the employer?

If your daughter was in a position to provide company information and was not under contract but rather an at-will employee, the employer could...