I'm on unemployment - should I self-report understated 1099 income to EDD, or wait for them to come after me?

I absolutely agree with the previous response. Since you know that you underreported your earning you should amend your claim forms. If you collect...

What do I need to do, as a Plaintiff in propria persona, after defendant files his Answer (that includes Affirmative Defenses)?

It sounds like you are working on responding to Defendant's discovery requests. Have you sent out your own discovery requests, if not, you should...

It would be best to inform the EDD that you will be taking on temporary work as an independent contractor. If the work does not turn into a full...

Can my employer asks me not to talk with an employee, who is a friend, while they are on administrative leave?

I agree with the previous answer and would add that not following your employer's direct order to not contact the co-worker on administrative leave...

Sense my employer put me down as Terminated can I still collect unemployment?

The EDD will made an independent determination of whether or not you quality based on information it receives from you and the employer. Even if...

My employer owes my wife $180,000 for programming. He won't pay it because he said he doesn't have the money

Your question does not provide a lot of information but I am assuming your wife had an oral or written contract with the Company pursuant to which...

Racial harrassment at work.

I am so sorry that you are being harassed at work. It sounds like the use of racial slurs by your co-worker has created a hostile work environment...

I was fired from work, but I don't think I was paid for my vacation.

In California, if an employer provides paid vacation time then upon termination of employment the employee is entitled to be paid for all earned...

Filed small claims. Already served defendant but the amount was wrong. What do I do? Cannot find any form to amend the amoun

I agree with the previous answer. If your amendment asks for more money, you will most likely need to re-serve your claim. Your other option is to...

What happens when an employee is absent longer than the time stated in the doctors notice and they have not contacted anyone

I agree with the previous answers. Also, most employers have employee handbooks with language stating that if the employee fails to return from an...