Hello. There is nothing really improper in your employer verifying whether the doctor's note is real. Although you might think it's offensive...

Former employer LIED to a prospective employer and said I was fired for theft and excessive tardiness. Do I have a case?

Hello, It sounds like you might have a legitimate defamation claim, but more facts are necessary to determine that. Thanks, and feel free to...

Hello. That would be an uphill battle. To qualify for unemployment, you would need good cause for not accepting the offered position. It has to...

Hello, I am a former Telefunken Semi (roseville, ca) emp. Can a company deny me accrual of PTO time while I am on disability?

Hello. It sounds like your lay-off might have been an unlawful and discriminatory termination based at least on the timing of your return from...

What happens if I pursue DFEH claim and EEOC claim solo? What potential benefits can it be to me?

Hello. In the vast majority of cases EEOC/DFEH will close the case and will issue a right-to-sue letter (which an attorney can get online in...

Do I have a pregnancy discrimination case?

Like the other attorneys pointed out, it's possible that you have a legitimate discrimination claim. The other important things that would be...

How do I find a top lawyer that specializes in FEHA cases in Santa Clara County?

Hello, Requiring 100% recovery is indeed illegal in many cases, but more facts are needed to determine that, including your job duties and the...

Given the timing of the events and your history of good performance, it's quite likely that you have been terminated in retaliation for filing a...

Hello. Yes, the employer can agree to reclassify your termination to resgination. You are raising a very valid question, and as Mr. Phililps...

Hello. This is an intereseting and unfortunately not an uncommon situation. You are correct - lay-offs must be conducted in a...