Your statement looks fine. It doesn't really matter what you write as long as you make it clear that you would like to appeal the decision, as a...

I was just fired and my former employer has stated will dispute my EDD claim if I do no sign a non compete

First, whether your employer disputes your EDD claim doesn't really determine whether you will qualify for benefits. What matters are the reasons...

I am a hiring authority. We are moving through the hiring process with a sales candidate who has been interviewed twice in our

Yes, as other attorneys pointed out, any mandatory time that an employee should report to work, for whatever reason (mandatory meetings, training,...

Is it legal to fire an employee whose injured at work stating. " Company is unable to accommodate permanent work restrictions."

Hello. The answer to this question is very fact specific, and it depends on the exact and specific nature of your job and job duties, your...

I HAVE 3 BUSINESSES IN SAN JOSE AREA. I AM LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY WHO CAN PRESENT ME AT LABOR BOARD CONFERENCE ON APRIL 26TH.

Hello. I regularly represent employees and employers in labor board hearings in SF and Santa Clara Counties. Feel free to contact our office to...

I was terminated from a company after 5 years of work. I was on light duty for 21/2 years Is it legal to take away vacation pay

Hello. As other attorneys pointed out, your vacation pay should be treated like your wages. It also sounds lik you may have been terminated...

Is an employment mandatory arbitration clause enforceable if I change jobs in the same company?

Generally, changing a position within the company does not affect your agreement to arbitrate your disputes with an employer, if , as other...

When a separation agreement is signed for severance payment for termination, how soon do you have to give them the check?

Hello, As one of the attorneys pointed out, if the employee to be laid off is over 40 years-old, under the law he must have 7 days to rescind...

You should have no problem receiving unemployment benefits. If you only go to school at night, this means you are available to work during the day....

Were I work we have been reclassified to hourly in Nov 2012. How long to they have to pay for overtime and breaks not taken?

Hello. The employer should calculate unpaid overtime and lunches/breaks for up to three years back from present. This is because if you were to...