If you are an independent contractor and not an employee, labor laws don't apply to you but contract law does. The analysis of whether you are...

The question would be irrelevant and improper except that the position, as you state, is a "stay at home position." It is not unlawful to ask if...

Does my co-worker's comments about me being "easy" and "liking 'em big" constitute sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful if it is either severe or pervasive. The conduct you describe may be grounds for a sexual...

Is there a limit of hours allowed to work at a second job, while working for the county of LA. If so is there a way around this?

There is no law which prevents you from working a set amount of hours or taking a second job, however, if you are an at-will employee (no written...

Is my situation considered discrimination?

For discrimination in the workplace to be unlawful, it must be based on a protected class (age over 40, religion, gender, medical condition, race,...

I knowingly collected unemployment while working full time. Can I repay with a payment plan or will they garnish my wages?

The EDD will very likely garnish your wages and make other efforts to collect the unemployment you received fraudulently if you and they don't...

No additional monetary penalties for failing to keep time records, however, if/when you claim overtime pay and meal/break violations, since there...

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I'm on my bonding period with my newborn. Can my employer lay me off?

Your employer can legally lay you off (not enough work or eliminated position, etc.) even though you are out on bonding leave and even if you are...

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My dept director goes directly to my employees and gives direction without consulting and/or directing me. Is that harassment?

For harassment in the workplace to be unlawful, it must be based on a protected class, including gender, but it also must be either severe or...

Im looking for someone who specializes in employment litigation/ employment law. purpose: settlement talks.

If you are uncomfortable or unhappy with your attorney, you can and should retain counsel who can get the job done. If your attorney specializes...