Can I sue my employer?

If you are a nonexempt employee, your employer is legally required to provide you with the "opportunity" to take a duty free unpaid meal period of...

Can an exception be made on when an employee must clock out for lunch?

I agree with Mr. Pederson's response and add that Calif. law requires that nonexempt employees be provided the "opportunity" to take a duty-free...

My previous employer let me go and won't pay me my commissions.

In Calif., if an employee is paid commissions, the commission policy needs to be set forth in writing. That written document should provide...

Can we apply FMLA while you are in Unemployment?

I assume that you mean that you received partial salary through the EDD due to your pregnancy disability. If you are no longer employed, you may...

Looking for information about significant changes to employees duties and employers obligations.

First, "layoff" means that an employee's employment is terminated due to lack of work or elimination of the position he/she held. If the employee...

You need to file a claim with FEHA and get a right to sue notice before you can sue in Superior Court. If you have a disability discrimination...

What is the best way to deal with excessive Unpaid Time Off? (sick)?

You are wise to inquire because if you fire the employee, he may sue claiming that you fired him BECAUSE of his on the job injury or WC claim. ...

Pregnant and feeling harassed by a co worker

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate, harass or retaliate against an employee because of her pregnancy. Sexual harassment in the...

Is my organization allowed to deny me a financial reimbursement, even if the conditions aren't in our organization's bylaws?

If they are breaching an oral or written agreement, you can hire an attorney to write a demand letter to try to get them to reimburse you what is...

Relocation dispute with former employer

Whether you owe the money depends on how the contract is written. There may be defenses available to you, but an employment law attorney will...