If I am on medical leave and I get fired, do I still get medical leave?

Calif. has many laws that protect pregnant employees. If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful for your employer to fire you...

I am independent contractor who was “fired” without cause. Can I invoice for wages promised?

Consult with an employment law attorney. The issue is whether you were actually an indep. contractor or misclassified when you were actually an...

Can I be fired while on short term disability Accident company truck. Forman got later off and I’m still on leave crew fired

Your post is not entirely clear. An employer can terminate the employment of any at-will employee for any lawful reason. If the entire crew has...

If a lawsuit has been filed in a court, you need to defend it. If your business is a corporation, you must have an attorney represent it. If...

I want to make a new policy stating that employees can only call off 4x a year, I want to back date it to Jan 1, is it possible?

You should consult with an employment law attorney. There are strict employment laws in California, including the paid sick leave law which makes...

Work? Harassment and 10 minutes break

Unlawful harassment in the workplace as defined by the law is when an employee is harassed BECAUSE of her/his protected class characteristic (race,...

How do I handle this severance agreement? My former employer also owes me unpaid overtime.

Employers are not required by law to pay any severance unless you have a written contract which requires it. When employers pay severance pay,...

Need someone to look at this disclosure contract my previous employee gave me when they laid me off yesterday 1/24/19

You are not required to sign anything when laid off. An employment law attorney can analyze the document and possibly negotiate a severance...

You are wise to inquire before signing. 45% is on the high side and the additional clause that the attorneys get all of the attorneys' fees...

Can you file discrimination case if you were in rehab and got fired?

If you were fired for drinking on the job, the termination of your employment was not only a typical response from an employer, it is not unlawful....