I am sorry this happened to you. It is unlawful to terminate an employee in retaliation for taking a medical leave. Under FEHA, a disabled...

In California, all employees are considered at-will unless there is a contract to the contrary. At-will employment means the employer may terminate...

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I agree with my colleagues that your employer's practice here may have been unlawful. You may be entitled to lost wages, interest, and...

It is unlawful for an employer to deduct any money from a paycheck other than regular payroll taxes or any other deductions you have authorized in...

Under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), when an employee returns from disability leave, they generally have the right to...

Under California law, on-call time must be compensated if the employer exercises significant control over the employee's time and activities....

Complaining about the document forgery (an illegal activity) is a protected activity. Your employer cannot retaliate against you for doing so. I...

Under Fair Employment and Housing Act your employer has obligations to engage in the timely good faith interactive process and to provide a...

You mentioned retaliation and discrimination but did not provide the facts. Before negotiating a severance, you need to evaluate the value of your...