My employer wants to have us clock in and out for breaks. He plans to pay for them, can he do this?

This is actually a good idea for your employer to do. It may be a nuisance on your end, but it ensures that you are getting breaks. As long as...

Living out of state will not prohibit you from filing in California if you have a legally viable reason to file in California (e.g., the event...

Should I be worried about the police trying to hunt me down for escaping custody?

If you really believe that you escaped custody, you should speak with an attorney and inquire into whether there is a warrant out for your arrest. ...

If you are only filing wrongful termination, you have two years; but, in this instance, you will likely also want to pursue the disability...

How do I receive drug test results from a job I was terminated from?

You're unlikely to get your job back as California is an at-will employment state and a reason for terminating you is not required. Your test...

Do I need an employment/labor lawyer?

Labor Code section 1171.5 prohibits discrimination based on immigration status. If you think you are being treated differently because of your...

My employer asked me to discriminate against potential customers based upon looks. What can I do?

Unfortunately, as lousy as this is for your boss to be doing, it's likely not illegal unless he's particularly discriminating against certain races...

How common are gender discrimination cases in which a male is the victim of the discrimination?

These claims happen; but, on the whole, they are less common. Unfortunately, there are still biases that exist amongst jurors about typical gender...

What should i do if i got fired from a job because of false sexual harassment

Generally, this is not illegal, but you'll want to consult with a local attorney to confirm. There may be defamation issues if the company is...

Can I sue for wrongful termination?

California is an at-will employment state, meaning you can quit whenever you want and you can be fired whenever the company wants to fire you. ...