I am a federal government employee who has been the victim of discrimination, and have been hurt at work and unable to work.

The specific facts need to be analyzed. For discrimination in the workplace to be unlawful, it must be either "severe or pervasive" AND based on...

I've filed wage claim at DLSE, What will happen if my claim won't be successful,

If your case is not successful, you lose the claim and the file is closed. Your employer can't sue you for bringing the claim. If you believe...

I clean houses and a client owes me $420 and apparently will not pay me. Is there a way I can go after her to make her pay me

If this is your own business, you are most likely an independent contractor. Hopefully, you had your client sign a well written contract that...

If the reason your job is changed is BECAUSE of your age and you are over age 40 or because the other person to fill your job is younger, you may...

Do i sue a company or just the coworker if i feel sexually harassed at work. and how do i go about doing so

You can sue both and may have a good case if the sexual harassment was unwanted, you felt harassed and it has been either "severe or pervasive." ...

I am an independent contractor, and my employer is withholding money that I earned. We disagree on how the contract is stated.

The written contract and addendum need to be read and analyzed by an employment law attorney. You can find contact info on Avvo.com for many of us...

What are my rights as a supervisor

If the employee who is out on disability leave would be laid off regardless of her disability or related leave, then it is not unlawful to include...

Usually, the DOL advised the employer of their plan to audit prior to calling employees. You will likely be asked to produce documents and...

Does "At will" employment mean I have no rights?

At-will employees have rights. They have the right to quit anytime they want and for any reason. Similarly, employers can fire an employee for...

For several years it has been a wink and a nod from my supervisor that I came in a half hour early each day

If you are a nonexempt employee, you must be paid for all time worked. In addition, your employer must "provide the opportunity" for you to take...