How can I file a case against my employer for unsafe working conditions specifically, violations with FMCSA regulations

You can call 1-888-DOT-SAFT (1-888-368-7238). You may also want to contact OSHA. Go to http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/complain.html for more...

Is it legal in California to have the employer cancel insurance without notice?

Possibly. It depends on how long she has been off work, the employer's policies, and also on whether the employer dropped coverage for all...

Employee de novo appeal of CA Labor Commissioner's ruling - posting bond?

I can see no reason you would need to post a bond. If the employer loses at the labor commissioner hearing, the employer needs to post a bond for...

Qui Tam Whistle Blower suit filed Under Seal. Government declined to intervene. Can Relator still sue for civil penalties?

Under federal law, a qui tam action under the False Claims Act must be filed under seal and remain sealed for 60 days to give the federal...

Is secretly recording a staff meeting lawful in California? What about one-on-one meetings?

In California, confidential conversations cannot be recorded without the consent of all parties involved. A staff meeting in a closed room is...

In order to have a suit against your employer, there must be an "adverse employment action" such as a reduction in wages, demotion, or termination....

Do i have to lighten the load of a pregnant woman,in janitorial as soon as i know she is pregnant, should i wait for her to ask?

If she has medical restrictions due to the pregnancy, then you must accommodate. This may include modified work schedules, light duty or...

Do I stay or leave my job?

It sounds like this company is not a good fit for you and perhaps it is poorly managed. You have had a couple months to get to know what it is...

What is our company's responsibility to its employees when relocating?

There is no rule requiring the employer to re-hire any of you at the new location, nor are they obligated to hire anybody upon the same terms and...

What are "special assignments" as mentioned in the DIR's administrative exemption definition?

There are several requirements for the administrative exemption to apply under California law. Your question is specific to what a "special...