Fired for taking time off for new baby. rehired after 7 months. now being unlawfully retaliated against. can I still sue them??

Mr. Byrnes is correct. While you no longer qualified for FMLA, there is certainly a strong argument to be made that you were fired because of your...

In a domestic violence shelter,are advocates therapist etc have to be paid overtime for a 12 hr shift?

Unless you are part of a union and the union contract says otherwise, employers are required to pay its hourly employees time and a half for all...

Does overtime pay waive the split-shift premium in CA?

Your question is a bit unclear but I will attempt to answer it. As you know, a split shift is two separate work periods of more than a one-hour...

Can I make my previous employer remove my name from the 10 year wall plaque?

There is no action regarding your name on the wall plaque in the lobby, but you should still seek the advice of an employment attorney to determine...

Can I file a 2nd EDD claim to receive benefits of an unused quarter?

This is a very specific question related to the EDD rules. The best place to ask is the EDD. While if you call them you'll be on hold for quite a...

Do I have a case in which I can get my driving job back?

Whether or not you can get your job back is up to your employer. Unless you are part of a union and the company violated union negotiated...

How do verbal agreements work?

You don't have an enforceable agreement. However, you should still speak to an employment attorney about your matter. There are certain illegal...

Do I need an employment/labor lawyer?

There are no employment laws that would prohibit your employer from being able to transfer, or prohibit a transfer, of an employee based upon the...

Generally, you can sue a company in California as long as that is where you did business when you were employed or it is where the company holds...

Applied and was hired for one Job, later told I would have to do another. When I questioned was fired and it was at will

Deceptive hiring is not illegal. It makes your former employer liars and rotten people, but if you could sue anyone who lies to you then everyone...