Does a written number (ie one) or actual number (ie 3) take precedence in a contract if they are different?

As Mr. Pedersen says, courts look at a number of factors in deciding how to resolve an ambiguity in a written contract, which is why you should...

Employer requiring me to "call" into work on my day off.

No, this is not a compensable activity. If all you're doing is calling is to check your schedule for the next day, you are not engaging in the...

As a female vendor I feel I am being discriminated against. What rights do I have?

It depends on whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. If you're an employee, and your employer is discriminating against you on...

Infractions and job applications

Disturbing the Peace is a crime in California, so you must answer "yes."

Labor Commissioner Appeal

No attorney can guarantee a win, and no ethical attorney would ever claim that he or she could do so. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" function at...

What protections do I have under the ADA act as far a s employment goes.

In a nutshell, (1) Your employer is prohibited from discriminating against you on the basis of your disability. (2) Your employer must provide a...

4 and a half years into my workmans comp case and the employer changes attorneys.Good or bad? Prior reports In my favor!

There are many reasons a company might change attorneys in the middle of a case, and most of them don't mean anything at all for your case. Off...

Can I answer "No" on a job application to the question of being arrested and/or placed on probation if a 1203.4 was granted?

You should report both the conviction and the 1203.4 dismissal. A 1203.4 dismissal does not expunge the conviction. The need to report honestly...

When you make a request for light duty under California's Pregnancy Disability Leave law, your doctor is required to fill out a standard form that...

I've been promoted in my company and have been changed from hourly to salary. My gross pay was cut. Is this legal?

This is perfectly legal. One of the unpleasant surprises many people get when they are promoted from rank-and-file to management/supervisory...