My husband was hit by a car while riding his bicycle who is at fault?

I am sorry to hear about your husband's accident. Generally, the driver of the car following a bicycle is liable under such circumstances, as the...

I was deemed ineligible for CA Unemployment Benefits because I was discharged for misconduct. No misconduct ever occurred?

You are probably correct and likely to win on appeal. Misconduct in the context of unemployment benefits eligibility is a term of art and must...

I was hurt on the job and put on retrictions, but my employer continued to schedule me for regular duties is this legal

Hello. You must inform your employer of your disability and your restrictions. If your employer is not aware of your restrictions because you are...

What are my chances of getting unemployment if I my employer terminate me while I am still out on disability leave?

If you are otherwise qualified to receive unemployment, under these facts, your chances are very high. In fact, you are certain to receive...

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...