Do "contract" workers have the same rights as "employees"?

As my colleagues have noted, you are correct in your analysis. I am writing to point out that, under the Labor Code, your husband is entitled to...

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If my employment contract requires my employer to provide me with a 30 day notice of discharge, can I be discharged with none?

Your contract provides you with the right to your salary for the thirty day period following your termination. It seems likely that there is a...

I contacted my EAP in preparation for going on medical leave for a few weeks on 11/27and on 11/28, I was terminated?

You may have a claim for disability discrimination or for wrongful termination/retaliation for taking a medical leave (assuming you qualify for...

Aassuimg that there is no prohibition against assignment in the contracts, all you need to do is have each subsidiary assign its rights to the...

O.T. TAKEN OFF MY TIMECARD. Is it legal.

What your employer is doing is illegal. Iif you decide to sue, you will be able to recover unpaid overtime for the four years prior to the filing...

Can someone request a transcript of a private conversation that they were not a part of?

If you are participating in a mediation, then neither side is compelled to provide the other with any information. However, some information...

You should not sign a tolling agreement without first discussing the situation in detail with an attorney. Given the facts you state here, I would...

Can I file a lawsuit asking a company to dismiss two of its employees for unlawful conduct?

No. You have no standing to bring a lawsuit asking your employer to fire two other employees for the conduct you describe. You should report this...

I was fired without reasoning after giving several complaints from homophobia in the workplace.

You may have a claim for discrimination based on your sexual orientation, or for retaliation for engaging in a protected activity (making a...

Classified Incorrectly. I know I'm an employee not Independent Contractor

Technically yes, you could sue in small claims court, but the better route would be to file a claim with the labor Commissioner or in Superior...