There are several laws that protect pregnant employees. She should call an employment law attorney to discuss. Her employer has a legal duty to...

Fire or Layoff?

A lay off is when there is not enough work for the employee or the position is being eliminated. You are firing her due to the problems you...

HR instructed me to fire an employee based on behavior and retaliation on a supervisor, now he is Trying to sue me personally

An employee can't sue another employee just because that person notified him/her of the termination of their employment. What is the cause of...

How much are we (company) obligated to pay someone who is on maternity or paternity leave for their Bonus /Commissions? 100%?

You should consult with an employment law attorney. You can consult via phone or in office and your fee is a tax write-off for your business. ...

If you quit with no notice or less than 72 hours' notice, the law required your employer to provide your final paycheck within 72 hours' of their...

What kind of attorney can help? Labor law or workers comp?

Employment law attorneys handle these types of cases of pregnancy/gender discrimination in the workplace. There are several laws which protect...

Employment Agreement - clause for payment

You are wise to inquire about consultants, pay, employees, etc. BEFORE you hire workers. Many new business owners make very costly mistakes when...

Can i file for a lawsuit if i was being sexually harassed and nothing was done and dicriminated against at the same time?

You may have a case for sexual harassment in the workplace if the harassment was either "severe or pervasive" as the law states. Also, the sexual...

Employer does not pay me for more than 6 months

Regardless of your work permit status, an employer of an employee who works primarily in California must pay the employee's final paycheck on the...

How do I collect my money? Demand letter or DLSE?

The DLSE can only go back 3 years but an employment law attorney can go back 4 years. Since the DLSE is a slow process in which you will be...