I am permanently disabled and my employer is asking for a statement about my disabilities from my doctor. Is this legal?

Like the other attorneys pointed out, it is in your best interest to disclose basic information about your disability, including your restrictions...

I found another job while on medical leave. How do i resign from my current employer w/o it being considered misconduct?

I agree with other attorneys' answers. The issue of misconduct should only come up with you would be applying for unemployment, but since you are...

Back from EEOC (national origin employment discrimination): mediation, investigation or State Court Trial

The best way to start with selecting mediation. The employer must agree to it too, as EEOC mediation is a voluntary process. You have nothing to...

I was terminated for unrelated work conversation and denied unemployment under section 1256. Do I need legal advise?

You should submit a brief request for an appeal hearing. You should have no trouble overturning the denial of benefits since what you have been...

Do I have a claim for wrongful termination?

Hello. It would be critical to know the specific performance issues for which you were terminated, the contents of the counseling memo and your...

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...