I quit my job because of retaliation for filing a workman's comp claim. What are my options?

You have a couple of options. One is to proceed in the workers compensation system and seek an award enhancement under section 132a of the Labor...

How can I win this case with the labor commissioner against this wireless company??

An employer is not entitled to exercise "self-help" by taking what it believes is owed to it out of your wages, including accrued vacation pay. If...

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Can I fire an employee without paying Unemployment Insurance?

If the employee is terminated for "misconduct" you are not responsible for payment of benefits. Misconduct is a very broad concept. The EDD has a...

Should a defendant put a time-limit on his/her settlement proposal to the plaintiff?

Mr. Meltzer is correct about anyone on this site communicating with you if you are represented. Because you have said nothing about being...

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There are a handful of insurance companies that regularly create a basis for denial of claims for auto losses using just the method you have...

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Civil / family court

Family law courts are handled in different ways that normal civil litigation courtrooms. Therefore I think you will be better suited getting...

How do I send notice of an OSC hearing for possible contempt of court to the other party in an unlimited civil action?

I would prepare a pleading with a caption for the case just as you did the complaint. The document should be titled something like "Notice of...

If I can't work on sundays due to pastoring a church can they legally demote or withhold merit increases when ok'd by old mgmt?

Your employer is required to make a reasonable accommodation of your religious beliefs and practices. This includes attempting to swap schedules...

Can Employer refuse to pay the last paycheque based on condition below?

The answer to your question is "it depends." If you have been paid at least minimum wage for the work you performed and the employer's actions are...

This is why you need a competent attorney. Only with many years of experience and an intimate knowledge of many factors in your case can a...