Is the question of whether someone was an employee appropriate to be decided at a demurrer hearing?

No. The word "demur" means "to object." A demurrer hearing is where a judge decides if the Complaint (the lawsuit or written document setting out...

Hiring a designer and a lawsuit

The key question is who owns the rights to the video you provided to the graphics designer. If you own the rights to the video -- as opposed to a...

Do I need to report a misdemeanor for simple battery to my current employer?

I agree with Ken that, under general employment law, you have no duty to report the conviction to your employer unless you agreed to do so in a...

Need clarity in writing a demand letter - is this a breach of contract, negligence, or both?

In Small Claims Court , you don't need to name the specific cause of action. Since lawyers are not allowed to represent parties in Small Claims,...

I believe you are still entitled to 26 weeks, which means that the one week skipped (because you had a one or two day job) will be added on to "the...

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Do I have a right to a copy of my subpoenaed records?

Your lawyer can request copies of the documents from your spouse's attorney via a Request For Production of the Documents if you are unable to get...

My company wants me to sign a ridiculous contract for my work laptop. What to do?

I'm assuming you are an employee, not an independent contractor. First, in California, the Labor Code (Section 224) prohibits employers from...

What is the proper way to name Plaintiff (me) on Small Claims Pleading, in my capacity as successor trustee of father's trust?

You can sue using a couple of names that you believe qualify (i.e., sue in your own name/personal capacity as an heir, if that is applicable, AND...

Caught supervisor searching for perverse info about other employees, what are my rights to request to report to someone else?

You definitely do not have a sexual harassment claim if you gave us all the facts relating to your employment. I agree with the other lawyers that...

What happens if I agree to drop charges for listed terms that both parties sign, but the person breaks his written agreement?

I agree that a stipulated judgment is a good idea in this case. If your father-in-law breaches the settlement agreement, you can skip a lot of...