Employers covered by mandatory leave laws (such as family care leave laws -- the Federal FMLA and California’s CFRA) must provide these leaves to...

Although California private employers aren't required to classify their employees, they often do so as a matter of convenience to help them...

If I were to take out a school loan of $15,000 and drop out of school, would I get in trouble for using the money on other stuff

As a former assistant US Attorney in San Francisco, back in the 80's, I saw the government go after students who did what you are thinking of...

Can she sign both names? Of course. Should she? No, not without a written power of attorney document. Can alarm company enforce the agreement...

First thing to do is to tell current lawyer, in written form, to stop work. Current lawyer will be eligible for payment for all work done on your...

My lawyer wants more money to continue my case but she is incompetent. She never signed th retainer agreement--where do I stand?

You are probably on the hook for the reasonable value of services rendered. Suggest that you immediately request arbitration of fee dispute by the...

May I sue my employer for a Hostile Work Environment (I was fired due to retaliation) but had to sign an Arbitration Agreement

You have an outside chance that you might be able to sue in Colorado. The harassment continued while you were in Colorado. I suggest that you see...

A friend who claimed to be lawyer asked to represent me in a case. Turns out he wasn't. How much trouble is he in?

A lot of trouble. I quote from a standard treatise used by California lawyers: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It...

Is it illegal to ask a person their medical condition while interviewing for a job?

The general rule is that you don't talk about it in the job interview. Once you hire, on the condition of passing a physical, you ask the...

Is there any laws or regulations regarding laid off employees?

I agree. Larger employers and those with union collective bargaining agreements are probably under some legal duties. Smaller employers with no...