Under the applicable statutes, the judge has the authority to order a losing plaintiff to pay the defendant's attorney's fees if it is determined...

As an "at-will" employee you can be fired at any time by your employer as long as the reason for termination is not unlawful; firing may be done...

Can my employer lay me off, change their mind and reassign me to a position with half the hours and pay?

Absent a written contract or union collective bargaining agreement, an employer is free to change job assignments and hours as it so chooses. ...

My boss did not pay me for my overtime hours and I just quit. What now?

As opposed to small claims court, you can pursue your action directly with the state Division of Labor Standards Enforcement ("DLSE," see link...

I was an independent rep but now i wonder about my status.

From your description, it would appear that you are an employee, but it seems that you should have some further communication with the company to...

My employer is forcing me to use sick & vacation time for time that I was on disability....is this legal?

There is nothing unlawful about your employer's right to have you use vacation and sick pay while you are off work and collecting SDI...

I was denied unemployment because my employer said I disclosed confidential information

With all due respect, if the attorney above does not practice in California and is not familiar with California law, he should not be responding to...

Is my employer required to give me notice of termination?

There is no requirement that an employer must give you any specific notice of termination, but I suggest that you contact the employer to inquire...

What rights do I have as an independent contractor?

From the way you phrase your question, it seems to raise an issue as to whether you were actually an "independent contractor" as opposed to an...

Can I quit my job while on workmans comp an file for unemployment

If you quit under these circumstances you will likely not be eligible for unemployment. The response given is not intended to create, nor does...