Can an employer lay you off when you out on a medical leave?

It depends on what kind of leave you are on, and why the employer is laying you off. If you are on approved FMLA or CFRA leave, your employer...

I need a lawyer to help me with a mediation.

The attorneys who participate on AVVO are not permitted to use the Q&A section of the website to solicit or obtain clients. You can find an...

I'm going to relabel this question under Medical Malpractice so that you can get an answer from an attorney who has the appropriate expertise.

Hi can a person whom uses essential oils for wellness be the grounds for termination of employment ?

Your employer can legally insist that you not use essential oils in the workplace if the smell is bothering other people. Virtually all workers...

What should I do if my employment terminated by the employer during my pregnancy

It depends on the reason you were fired. As a general rule, your employer is legally free to fire you at any time, and for any reason or no reason...

Hired as an exempt salaried, employee for 8 years. Switching me to hourly at less then i was making. is this legal?

This is legal. Almost all non-union employees in the United States are employed "at will," which means that the employer can legally fire you at...

The facts you have provided suggest that your employer may be committing several violations of the wage and hour laws. You can report your...

Flat vs hour rate what win the most. And get better results.

There is no "one size fits all" answer to this question. Whether you are better off with a flat-rate or an hourly agreement depends on the...

Worker fall from shelf at work. How to handle this?

You handle this by finding a qualified attorney with expertise in workers compensation law. Immediately. The fact that you did not have workers...

What is considered a "day" for purposes of vacation time?

If you have any questions at all about what a court order means, the person you need to be asking is your own attorney or the judge who issued the...