I'm a partime commission only employee. Can my employer suspend me for calling in sick?

Ordinary colds and flues do not rise to the level of disability protection. Employers have wide range of discretion on how they choose disciplinary...

Do I need to disclose my drinking problem to my employer ?

Alcoholism is a protected medical condition under FEHA. No you don’t need to voluntarily disclose your condition to your employer. The issue you...

What are things a potential employer can and cannot ask former or current employers when they call them for reference?

In general, communications to prospective employers, as well as internal communications, are all subject to a qualified or conditional privilege if...

Why are attorney's calling my case pre mature and when the EEOC conducts their investigation, will they say the same thing.

Some attorneys want to wait for termination to occur for a stronger case and damages, some don’t. Each attorney has his or her own impressions and...

You need to meet and retain a plaintiff’s employment law attorney ASAP. An employment attorney can help you with unemployment benefit claims, as...

I was terminated for refusal to be involved with possible embezzlement by paying employee's who where not working.

You have a very serious matter and little facts to give any opinion on. I sure you have a lot more to the story that should be discussed with an...

EEOC/Leave of absence?

Filing with the EEOC is just the first step. You will then get a right to sue letter issued from the EEOC. Retain a plaintiff employment attorney...

Today my employer called me and told me to write a resignation letter

It seems like you are being constructively discharged for watching porn and your employer is letting you save face by resigning and leaving on good...

What is the process of hiring a defense attorney who specializes in defending domestic violence charges?

Look for an attorney who does criminal defense in your local area. Make sure he or she has good experience in what you need and has recently...

Is it legal to fire someone in Michigan because of health issues

You may have an American with Disability Act (ADA) (Discrimination Based on Disability) case and should contact an attorney. There are lots of...