I do not understand how taking pay he was owed is "stealing." As the employer, you re required to pay him on a regular schedule, when he is owed...

What Is The Statute In CA For Wrongful Termination

Two years for wrongful termination. One year to file an administrative claim with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (for...

Layoff seems to target certain type of employee. But may not qualify as discrimination. Might there be a case?

A layoff cannot be used as a pretext for age discrimination. These cases are tough because the employer claims that the employee was laid off, and...

I need cheap legal help for a SLAPP lawsuit. Advise?

I would be interested in looking at the lawsuit. Send me a copy to [email protected] I know of an organization called the Anti-Slapp...

My offer letter says I'll be eligible for health insurance benefits if and when my employer adopts a plan. Is that legal?

That is legal. Employers do not have to provide health insurance, except in certain places, depending on local laws -- like San Francisco, which...

What is a typical payout for co-plaintiffs in a class action suit against a hospital organization for wage and overtime issues?

It depends on a number of factors, including the strength of the claims; and what the total recovery might be. In any settlement, the class...

If an investigator is calling you from an 888 saying they are going to send your case to the local court is this fraud?

This is a known scam. The federal trade commission recently busted one of these rings up -- operating from call centers in India. I would report...

If I am placed on a Performance Improvement Plan should I have a copy?

Labor Code Section 432 requires the employer to provide you with copies of all employment material that you have signed. I would send an email...

Do I have a wrongful termination case?

The non-compete clause is likely illegal under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600, and, if your proof is as good as it sounds,...

What kind of lawyer do I need to help me with my financial issues at a private school?

There are attorneys who will get involved in this type of situation. You have to provide the details -- why were you banned from the school. . ....