If I have filed a workplace discrimination based on race against my boss, then should I be still working under her ?

Guidance is generally available in the form of a free initial consult. I agree with the advice given by other attorneys on this board. Your...

Several Ventura County firms that excel at obtaining deposits back where there is a contractor dispute. The first thing to do is to check whether...

Generally, bereavement leave would be reasonably accompanied by mental distress (extreme stress); if so, and the stress condition rose to the level...

Can I refuse to work Sunday and still qualify for unemployment insurance in California?

I agree with my colleagues that your best bet may be to obtain a determination of whether you are in fact misclassified as a salaried employee when...

Hello, My son was terminated from his employer after he was injured. We have requested a letter of termination with the reason

Absence of a reason may be evidence that the reason was because of the injury. It is not legal to terminate an employee because of an injury,...

Can an attorney giving advice on this page be charged with malpractice if their analysis is wrong?

Note that virtually every attorney on this board has a statement following his or her response disclaiming reliance on answers that the attorney...

How are emotional distress and mental anguish quantified when there are no medical bills?

This is a good example of when an attorney can be useful. When I am asked to claim emotional distress on behalf of a client I do two things: 1)...

Should my co-workers and I be reimbursed a portion of our cell phone bills?

In addition to the excellent advice given by other attorneys answering your question, I would add: Labor Code Section 2802 was amended several...

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A company was bought in July..Most of the employees stayed. We have vacation that has not been taken.

It would be a good to idea to contact an attorney who knows employment law to assist you in obtaining pay for your unused vacation. In many cases...

CA Business Purchase - Non-compete Agreement Enforcement

You may wish to seek competent local counsel to advise you as to your rights and as to the timeframe within which you must file a lawsuit or risk...