What are my options at this point? Notice of Appeal filed on Labor Commissioner's ODA, but the employee did not respond

After you reached a settlement, was a settlement agreement signed? Did you or your attorney or the attorney for the claimant file a Notice of...

How can a person represent themselves in a federal court in a sexuall harassment case?

By learning the law and civil procedure. It is probably wise to consult with an employment law attorney. Why would anyone want to represent...

Is there an established timeframe or deadline in which an employee can file a claim with the DLSE?

Yes, the deadline is 3 years from the date the wages were due. The DLSE will hold a "conference" and ask you and your former employee to attend. ...

My daughter is pregnant and was terminated without any evidence on what they accused her of.

It is unlawful to fire an employee because of her pregnancy. If she believes that she was fired because of her pregnancy, have her call an...

First time employer-- Am I doing it right? Also, how much does it cost to provide employees with health benefits?

Congratulations in expanding your business. Your question does not provide enough information for a competent answer from an employment law...

Am I entitled to overtime?

Depending on your duties, you may be exempt under the exemption for computer software personnel. If you believe you are nonexempt, you may be...

I quit my job because my employer wasn't paying commissions on time. Can I collect all of the commissions per our contract?

You can retain an employment law attorney to send a demand letter for commissions owed PLUS one day's pay for every day you have to wait to get...

I was terminated from my sales job for two years can I request contract when I was hired and non competitor Claus.

Yes, of course you can ask your former employer for the contract you signed. Noncompete clauses in agreements are not upheld in California.

CA law requires employers to pay nonexempt employees time and 1/2 for all hours worked over 8 (dont' count lunch periods) in a workday or 40 in the...

Legally bind to have employees sign a non-competition contract?

Noncompete agreements of the type you want to enforce are not enforceable in CA. You can have a contract in which employees gree not to recuit or...