As long as you have only 10 employees, and they are all at-will employees, you can lay them off as you see fit. However, you do need to be careful...

Interesting experience. Terminated after two weeks for not being a "good fit" but was not assigned any work....?

While it is possible that you were simply hired into a poorly managed group, you may have been discriminated against because of your sex, age...

What exactly are California's laws for rest periods and meal breaks?

Ms. Baker is correct. If you are working a 6 1/2 hour shift, you are entitled to a 30 minute unpaid meal break and a 10 minute paid rest break....

How long should it take for an employer to provide accommodation for a prescription from my doctor?

As long as your employer has at least five or more employees, it has a duty to accommodate you unless the accommodation would be an undue hardship...

I want to see if we have a case for wrongful termination

I agree with my colleagues, but I believe your situation merits further investigation. The length of time your husband has been employed raises at...

Should I sue former employer on my own?

I agree with my colleagues that as long as you did actually fail to meet your sales quota, you do not have a viable claim for wrongful termination...

Your employer cannot make deductions from your paycheck for rent without a prior written agreement from you. If your employer represented to you...

How do I start the eviction process in California?

It would be a good idea to have an attorney look over your agreement and your notice to make sure you have properly terminated the lease. If you do...

When should an independent contractor seek further advice non payment?

The first thing you should do is consult with an attorney to determine whether or not you are properly classified as an independent contractor, or...

Can my company deduct a vacation payroll over payment made to me with out preapproval or scheduling some kind of agreement?

No. The conduct you describe is illegal. California law has very strict requirements for recovering alleged overpayment of wages, including...