What public policies a public violates through fraudulent payment to contractors

The previous posts provide valuable information about Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy in general. If they don't fully answer...

Is it legal in ca. for an employer to pay me as a live-in , when I actually live in my own home?

Your question raises lots of potential legal issues. As I understand it, you work 24 hours straight, then you're off for some period of time. ...

California Labor Code section 202 provides: 202. (a) If an employee not having a written contract for a definite period quits his or her...

Unemployment disqualification

As Mr. Kirschbaum notes, you have the right to appeal the EDD's determination. You only have 20 days from the date the Notice of...

Can i sue for more than what im owed if i have proof edd is at fault and not me?

Governmental entities enjoy lots of "immunities" from civil lawsuits, which basically means they can't be sued for this kind of screw up. ...

I am recieving EDD Benefits, does this mean I was believed?

You should receive something in the mail called a "Notice of Determination/Ruling" from the EDD. This will explain whether you were deemed...

I've re-posted your question in the Employment law section because, in California, this matter is addressed by the California Labor Code. ...

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Mr. Chen's response is thorough and accurate. I write to address the eligibility for unemployment benefits in the event that this leads to a...

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Is it legal for an employer to allow all the male employees to leave early on christmas and new years eve and not the females?

It depends on the reason, but this certainly smells funny. I recommend that you arrange a consultation with an experienced employment law...

May I have an interview with a lawyer based on the thoughts of obesity & its controversy?

I'm not sure what you mean, but my best estimate is that you're asking about the treatment of obesity as a legally-recognized disability. I...