Is severance agreement negotiable? Do I need an attorney?

If you have meritorious discrimination or retaliation claims, you may have leverage in a severance negotiation. If you have valid legal claims,...

Your employer is required to follow both FLSA and the California Labor Code, as well as related federal and state regulations regarding overtime. ...

If I end up filing for a wrongful termination claim, is there anyway that can cause a status change in my unemployment benefits?

Filing a wrongful termination claim should not affect your unemployment benefits. Unfairness in the termination decision by itself does not give...

After filing a wage claim for being paid wrong. I was let go. It is definitely retaliation for filing the claim.

Retaliation for filing a wage claim is unlawful under federal law (Fair Labor Standards Act) and most state laws. Also, if you were working for a...

Feel violated at work

There is no cut and dried answer to this question, and you will need to provide more information in a legal consultation. I am assuming you are...

Am I entitled to unused vacation and sick time. When resigning from work suspension?

Paid vacation time is considered a form of wages in California, and you are entitled to be paid out the accrued vacation pay. In contrast,...