I was let go with a 2 sentence email after many years of hard work. I never even received a reason.

Hello, Generally, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason as an at-will employee, except that it would illegal to terminate you for...

I was let go with a 2 sentence email after many years of hard work. I never even received a reason.

Hello, Generally, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason as an at-will employee, except that it would illegal to terminate you for...

I need to prove that I had no misconduct for EDD appeal for a whistleblower case

Hello, Like others have pointed out, it's the employer's burden to prove that you committed misconduct (which is more than mere mistake or...

Husband let go from Home Depot almost 19 years - termination said they no longer felt confident in his ability to manage.

Hello, It's possible that your husband has a legitimate claim for age discrimination, but more facts about his individual case and the...

No. Section 1542 release is a standard part of pretty much any employment related release, and it does not affect eligibility for unemployment...

Can a management level employee sue for 'Defamation'?

Hello, As unfair and hurtful as the "clerk" reference might be, it's not defamatory. Defamation occurs when a false statement of fact that...

Can a employer terminate an employee while on medical leave due to a chronic illness?

Hello. The answer to this question depends on the reasons for termination. If the reason is legitimate - (misconduct, performance, actual...

Can I get fired if there is no modified duty available and have been on disability?

Hello, Generally, requiring that an employee be fully recovered from any disability in order to return to work is illegal and the employer has...

Is it legal for an employer to require that you tell them what you are doing for vacation?

Good question. On one hand, your employer has no business in requiring you to report what you will be doing on your vacation. (By the way, one...

Do I need to report to the EDD income from work as an independent contractor

Yes. Regardless of the source of your income or the terms of your employment, all income must be reported to avoid the risk of being liable for...