The threshold question in a case like yours is whether you have been mis-classified as an independent contractor and should, instead, be treated as...

Will a lawyer take my case?

To oversimplify: Sexual harassment means severe or pervasive sexual comments or conduct that negatively affect the terms or conditions or your...

How can I sue my company for my termination ?

Your posting indicates possible age and disability discrimination as a basis for your termination. The core issues will be whether there is...

How to find a lawyer to take my case on?

In the United States this type of claim is usually governed by state law. So you should try to locate an employment lawyer in the state where...

What are exceptions to the law for a landlord to discriminate renting a unit because the person looking to rent has children?

I agree with the prior response. The federal FHA (42 USC § 3604), the state FEHA (Gov.C. §§ 12920, 12921(b), 12955, 12955.2) and the Unruh Act (CC...

My employer terminated me just on the first date I come back from FMLA. They have not cashed out my PTO (over 100 hours).

We've had a number of successful cases where employees are fired on the day they return from leave. The FMLA requires the employer reinstate you to...

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Can an all male department choose not to hire me because I am a woman?

If it can be proven: "he doesn’t hire women due to the nature of the job and due to it being a distraction" you have excellent evidence of gender...

How do I prove my discrimination case?

Obviously, if they denied you the position because of your pregnancy that violates an important right under California Law. It's extremely rare...

Employment termination question. Need to know what are my rights? what should I do to get a better severance?

At the time of termination you should receive all your owed wages, including any accrued vacation pay, earned bonuses, etc. However, unless you...

Is there any relief for me bec. my employer knows im overstaying allien and she wants to work but cheating on my salary.

In general, California Employment laws protect all California workers irrespective of their immigration documentation. The idea, in part, is that...