I filed a claim against my employer, can a lawyer attend the conference on my behalf?

The Deputy Commissioners may allow you to attend the preliminary hearing by phone, especially if you are working, and if your attorney attends. You...

My wife says when she worked for a chinese fast food, the employer never gave a W2, for the 2-3 months she was employed there?

Agreed. Perhaps you might visit a DLSE (Labor Board) office and tell them this story. They can advise you about your labor rights, and then you...

I think you need a consult with an attorney. If you are saying you were fired exclusively for your complaint about a co-worker/manager re:...

Curent emp on LTD, payout given to emp as of 1/14/14...I should be entitled?

The Comp Time Plan or employee handbook should identify who gets and who doesn't under what defined status. As commented, any other agreement you...

Can my husband's employer ask him for a full cognitive assessment before he returns to work after being on short term disability

I strongly suggest you engage an employment attorney to advise you. I agree with the other posters, but the "full cognitive assessment" may be...

Simply to add to what’s been said, there are a few quality services you can find on the internet that will perform an “employment” background check...

Do I have a case against my employer?

As was pointed out by Attorney Diep, much depends on whether you are a contractor or an employee. One of your options may be to visit the Legal Aid...

Well, it appears that employer is being investigated. If it's in your mind to assist the EDD and your prior contracting company in getting the...

Can a 2nd party fire an employee that is not employed by them, but a 3rd party employer?

In these days of employee leasing and contracting, identifying who the employer is is often difficult. Courts have held you may have multiple...

The point previously made about whether the agreement has been signed or is still in draft form is important;, as is the recommendation to engage a...

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