Am i protected by fmla?

FMLA is available to an employee who has worked for the employer for at least one year, worked at least 1250 hours in the past 12 months AND if the...

Do I need a labor attorney?

Your accountant did not do you any favors. If you have an employee, you need to take taxes out for EDD, IRS, Franchise Tax Bd., etc. and if you...

Yes. It is not unlawful for your employer to tell another employee your employment status. If your employer is trying to fire you BECAUSE you...

Sexual Harassment Change of Heart?

For sexual harassment in the workplace to be unlawful, it must be either "severe or pervasive." A one-time light hug will almost always, without...

If the manager who initially caused labor law violations is terminated from the company, am I unable to sue the company?

Your lawsuit is against the employer, not the individual manager. You can go back 4 years to collect the penalty for an employer's failure to...

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If you were given less desirable duties, etc. BECAUSE you filed a sexual harassment claim in good faith, you may have a case of unlawful...

Confused on standard break time for California Labor law

I agree with the responses you have received so far. The key word in this area of the law is "opportunity." If your employer failed to give...

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I feel I was forced to quit after 14 years employment. I think my boss wanted me to leave because he made a move on me & ...

If you suffered sexual harassment that was either "severe or pervasive" as the law requires, and you did not invite the conduct and were truly...

An employment law attorney can usually settle for a much higher amount than you can on your own since we have learned negotiation techniques and...

I got fired from my job for things that are related to my disability. What type of attorney should I contact?

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. Many of us offer a free initial phone consultation and you can find contact info on Avvo.com. ...