I need a lawyer!

Ms. McCall is right. Your situation appears complex and fact-driven. I believe it would be difficult to assess the entirety of your potential...

The condo I'm leasing has been in default since January 31, 2011. Landlord says they are modifying the loan so I asked them to

Attorney Chen's response is 100% accurate, as far as it goes. The only potential wrinkle would be if the landlord has been rent skimming. ...

As a part-time employee, can I be fired for needing a regularly scheduled day off for 3 months?

While the basic at-will employment rule gives the employer wide discretion to terminate your employment, you may have a right to time off if it is...

When does the empolyee receive his final check?

Attorney Chen is exactly right about the timing. With respect to the penalties, if the employer fails to provide the final check at the required...

If one decides to file a wrongful terminaton suit. Will this affect future employment as this information is public.

You are correct that, in general, civil lawsuits are public information. In most circumstances, it would be unlawful for a potential employer to...

Slander per se at work, CA

In reality, what you described may not be slander. Section 46 of the California Civil Code defines slander as follows: "Slander is a false and...

As attorney Kirschbaum said, employees typically must pay back overpayments. Your hearing notice likely says: "Was the claimant overpaid any...

Can my past employer Appeal my request for unemployment?

Yes, if the Employment Development Department found you eligible for unemployment insurance benefits, your employer can appeal this. The employer...

I agree with Attorney Chen that 45% is not too high per se for an employment-related matter. As he said, many factors contribute to the...

I have been in Rosarito Baja California for a week . wil that be a problem. Thankyou .

I assume this is an Unemployment Insurance question asking whether being out of the country for a week will mean you were not "ready and available...