Is it legal for a California company to prevent a recruiting firm from recruiting its employees?

There is nothing illegal about your company insisting that a recruiting firm it is paying to assist the company not at the same time recruit the...

Get rid off a non-working founder.

My colleagues have given good answers to your question. I would simply add that you might want to consider a couple of things in the buy-out...

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“My wife has been working for this company for almost 20 years.They recently forced her to resign because apparently,she was not

There are a lot of potential issues here. If your wife was an hourly employee, she should have been getting paid overtime (and double time on 12+...

Can I be terminated from my job if I am pregnant?

You have received good responses from my colleagues. I would only add that you should be writing down details of the harassment and the reasons why...

You are certainly entitled to know what is going on in your case at all times. You may consult another lawyer if you are concerned about the...

Would anyone accept my case with a "contingency agreement"? Agree or force a sale done quick as possible.

You might be able to find someone to take the case on a contingency. Most lawyers would give you a free consultation to determine whether they...

My colleagues have provided excellent answers to your question. I would only add that it is unclear from your description whether you are choosing...

Can an employer terminate you while on disability leave?

An employer cannot terminate you because you are out on a temporary disability leave. However, although it is risky for an employer to do so, an...

I signed a non compete clause when I sold my business, is it still in effect if the company was then sold again?

As others have noted, the precise language of the non-compete in the purchase and sale agreement and in your employment contract is important, so...

My employer is terminating me, and at the same time is asking me if I want to be an independent contractor. What are my rights?

It is very unlikely that you are being terminated for cause if your employer is asking you to work as an independent contractor. Obviously, you...