Is my small business that employs only 3 people subject to the CA Fair Employment Housing Law?

FEHA requires even employers of <5 employees to take “all reasonable steps to prevent discrimination and harassment from occurring." Cal. Govt....

Is it illegal for an employer to state in their employment ad that they are looking to hire a female for the job position?

You have some great advice from experienced attorneys. Just make sure the employer has money to pay an eventual judgment!

Can my employer deduct my pay?

Generally speaking, an employee who has his pay improperly docked, has a right to reimbursement. Labor Code section 2802 requires employers to ...

I am a non-profit employer in CA. I have an hourly employee I want to move to salary. How do I ensure I am doing this legally?

To ensure you move ahead legally, you have probably figured out that you will need to consult with an attorney one-on-one. There are several law...

I wnt out on FMLW 6/18/13 my wife had cancer, she passed on 8/5/13, i went on med disability, my emp was notifid and fired me

So sorry to hear about your situation. You may be too overwhelmed for the time being to seek legal counsel, but you should be aware that you may...

What is Penalty for filing false police report during political campaign

Filing a false police report is a crime, but there is no civil action or penalty specifically for "filing a false police report." The public policy...

Not so fast. You will want to consult with an attorney prior to bringing a lawsuit, and be sure the attorney can evaluate your exposure to an...

Im applying for a job...i was told that a prospective employer can only ask my current job if im working thr...

This link provides the CA Dept of Fair Employment & Housing's nifty handout: "What can employers ask applicants and employees?"

How do I prevent a former employer from giving bad information about me to a new prospective employer ?

From your question, it appears that part of your concern is that you don't know if your prospective caller did or did not call, and if so, what...

Recommend you waste no time meeting with an attorney for a free intake. Fraud is not the best cause of action because labor code violations...