Governor Newsom just announced effective April 28, 2020 a 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7 day per week "one-stop" call center with EDD staff being...

The employer has a duty to provide a safe workplace. If your employer has not established some basic safety measures, such as distancing among...

I was offered a job through a temp agency, due to Covid-19 they rescinded the offer, am I eligible for unemployment?

The answer depends on if the offer was withdrawn because of the Covid-19 closure. Likely it was, and if so, the answer is yes, you can receive...

Can my employer force me to deliver lunches to kids when I am a school bus driver and my school is closed because of covid19?

Tough question with some gaps in information, but here goes: The latest executive order by Governor Newsom lists "childcare" as an exempted or...

Can I still collect unemployment even though I didn't know I was classified as an independent contractor in 2019?

The answer might have been "no" until just a few days ago but on March 18, 2020 Congress changed the rules to the tune of $2 trillion dollars. So,...

Hi i like to know if any company is legally to reduce work hours and force to take PTO during the corona virus crisis?

Your question will be asked by millions of California workers in the coming weeks and months, and so thank you for allowing me to post some...

They fire us without warning

Over the years, I've suspected employers fire employees instead of laying them off (as the honest alternative) in order to avoid surcharges to...

Will I be able to collect employee's pay due to the virus, as the other employees, because HR stopped my sick days pay on FMLA

I'm getting calls and now also see AVVO questions that have some element of work suspension due to Covid-19. These are interesting and socially...

Can I leave my job due to a risk of infection or exposure during this current covid 19 crisis if my employer doesn’t close down

First, the easy answers: Q1: Yes, you can always apply, and the application can be made online without ever visiting an EDD office. Your real...

Do I have a case against employer who is also my medical provider?

Your ultimate question will never be definitely answered in a forum like this, but your factual account suggests possible violations. The...