Sick leave is a benefit you can only use when sick or caring for a family member who is sick. However, there is talk that the State may make it...

Can a employer put an employee on part-time status due to prenatal doctor appointments?

In California, typically an employee only has a right to pregnancy leave if their employer has at least 5 employees. Although you mentioned your...

Can an employer force you to stay on premises after you have clocked out for the day, except for your days off?

These types of wage and hour cases can be very lucrative. The law recently changed on how hours are calculated. There are penalties in addition...

What type of lawyer do I need if I am injured because of a Doctor's and nurse negligence?

You need an attorney with experience in medical experience cases. It sounds like you may have a strong case. You should immediately get a...

Private business Gift Certificate(s) have An expiration date or not have a expiration date?

Here is a link to the California Department of Consumer Affairs that contained their guidance regarding gift cards and gift...

My dad got his citizenship couple of years and today he got fired from his employer stating that his citizenship isn't valid?

First off, it's illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on their citizenship. If the employer mistakenly believed that...

What is the maximum amount a person can sue for in a discrimination in the workplace in the state of California?

There is no maximum. However, there is a minimum amount the case must be worth to file an unlimited case. That amount is $25,000.00. However,...

How a verdict from the israeli court in Los Ageles?

You can enforce a final, unappealable foreign country judgment, such as one from an Israeli court, in California so long as it is not a judgment...

What should I do after receiving a letter from the hospital about a contaminated machine used in my heart surgery?

You may be entitled to the delayed discovery of negligence rule that would provide a 3 year statute of limitations for medical malpractice and...

Am I protected under California labor law?

It seems clear to me that you are an employee and not an independent contractor. You have a great case for failure to pay for hours work and...