I'm on disability leave. What will happen to me if I can't proceed with my DFEH complaint/claim within the given time limit???

Hello. You don't need to worry about EEOC. Make sure that you file a DFEH paperwork within a year of the last discriminatory act (or the date...

What type of lawyer should I use for an employee vs employer case?

Hello. Yes, it's quite possible that you need an employment attorney. It is likely that the district has violated the California Fair...

Fired after asking for accommodation

To follow up on the previous answer - The first question that needs to be asked - what is the health condition in question and whether you...

Layoff

Under these circumstances, it would be a really good idea to make sure that the lay off is "clean" and it doesn't look like it is been done for...

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Can an former employer sure a former employee after the employee has sued the employer?

Yes, your employer can counter-sue you, and sometimes the employer does it for strategic reason to have additional leverage in negotiating a...

The other answers seem to miss the point. Under Unemployment Ins. Code section 1256, an employee is disqualified from benefits only if terminated...

It sounds like beyond the mere breach of contract/employment agreement you might have a legitimate claim for disability discrimination &...

If I have an employee go on pregnancy leave, when she comes back can we legally lower her rate of pay?

The advice above is rather dangerous. Pregnancy discrimination claims can lead to significant liability on the part of the employer as juries...

I was having problems with a manger at work which I report to HR. There were several witness to sexual comments , I was fired 1

It sounds like you might have a legitimate retaliation claim for exercising your rights to complain about harassment to your employer. More facts...

You should definitely reject this very low offer. $1,000 is unreasonable even for the most minor injuries, and if you are still suffering and your...