Since you were not employed for at least one year, you were not entitled to take medical leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act or the...

I know this is ridiculous, but I have too. Unreturned personal property from my former employer.

Consider contacting someone from HR or whomever your former boss reports to. Let them know you need your belongings, and that you are willing to...

If you are self employed, then you may need to elect self-coverage. The EDD addresses the issue...

Is my husband eligible for unemployment in California?

Unemployed workers are entitled to unemployment insurance benefits when they leave their last job through no fault of their own, provided the...

Sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination claims are very fact intensive, and can be difficult to prove. Terminating an employee because...

My husband has a over payment charge with unemployment with penalties

An attorney may be able to help negotiate a payment plan, but it may cost more than it is worth. You or your husband can also negotiate with the...

UI denied after 6 weeks by EDD, appealing. Former employer stated at separation they would not deny UI. Need help/advice to win

You have the right to appeal the denial, assuming you send in the request for the appeal within the time stated in the notice denying the benefits....

I have a question about the "independent judgement" and "learned" tests of a computer employee being professionally exempt.

Whether an employee is properly classified is one of the more difficult questions in the wage and hour arena, and the "discretion and independent...

What can I do if I do not agree with the Union's grieve review decision?

Your options are going to depend on what happened. Unions rarely, if ever, represent one union member against another union member because it...

My former employer is being sued in a class action matter for employment violations. What should I do?

Carefully consider whether being part of a class action and/or whether acting as a class representative is in your best interests. Class actions...