In California, does an employer have to pay for accrued sick time to a person getting laid off.

I would say it kind of depends. If you are given "paid time off" as opposed to vacation and sick days, then you may be able to get paid for that...

Most employees are paid twice a month, and for labor perform between the 1st and 15th of the month, employees must be paid between the 16th and...

While it may not sound "fair", the law in professional malpractice cases essentially accepts that there are times that mistakes will occur or that...

I developed a hernia as a result of my previous job but i didnt notified them till after the fact,

This question is more of a Workers' Compensation case rather than and employment matter and I would suggest you seek the advice of a qualified...

Can an employer hire temp(s) and have you train them to eventually replace your job?

California is an "at-will" state (meaning either the employer or employee can terminate the employment at any time), subject to restrictions...

Are court transcripts from a separate matter (different judge, court) admissible as evidence in a Unlawful Detainer trial?

Assuming that was the landlord said was "on the record" and taken down by the court reporter, the testimony should be admissible in your case...

I would agree with Mr. Hudson that you probably need someone "on the ground" in Alabama to assist you. I would bet that there are a number of...

That is actually a very intriguing question. The IRCA makes it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire or recruit unauthorized aliens [8 USC...

Should confidential psychiatric records in support of a motion be lodged instead of filed?

The answer is not precise, but as other counsel mentioned, if the records were produced in discovery, and done so without some type of protective...

Do I have to re-hire laid off employees before bringing on new employees in California

Assuming that the lay-offs were legitimately done, without any discriminatory purpose, generally speaking there should be no reason why, when...