Can an employer legally prevent a former employee from being hired by another company?

Probably not. The Business and Professions Code in California only allows contracts that limit someone's ability to take employment with a...

My employer is not giving lunch breaks or rest breaks...can i sue?

I don't practice law in Florida (I practice in California), so you should consult a Florida attorney specifically to confirm; but, my understanding...

Can I still receive unemployment benefit as self employed

You might be able to receive unemployment. The EDD (Employment Development Department) which is in charge of unemployment lays out specific...

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Forced lunch breaks by employer.

There was a recent lawsuit a couple of years ago called the "Brinker" lawsuit that discussed this. The Court in that case actually stated that be...

If someone asked if i would get with them if they paid me, can i get money out of this?

This is likely more of a potential criminal issue than a civil issue (civil is the arena where you sue for money). If you are a minor and he is an...

Is there a statute of limitation for filing a claim for a privacy rights violation?

Under California law, invasion of privacy statute of limitations are two years. There may be exceptions based on circumstances such as an ongoing...

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Do I need a civil attorney?

Your rights in prison are often limited in relation to the outside public's. That said, that does not mean that there are no rights in prison. If...

Can my boss keep my first 7 days of works pay?

No. There are very, very few situations in which an employer can withhold money from you, and they almost always require a written contract or...

Can I sue my employer?

In general in California, you are entitled to 2 rest breaks in a full 8hr day and 1 meal break in a full 8hr day if you are an hourly employee. If...

What can I do if my manager and co-workers make the work environment very uncomfortable? I get harassed, discriminated against

I would need to know a little bit more about what those bad things are that you are being told. In general, if a boss simply treats you badly at...