In addition to what my learned colleagues have stated, I would like to add that you are not the only employer to be in this situation. Many small...

In Background Check Laws, California is one of the more job-seeker friendly states when it comes to laws about employers using Background Checks. ...

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I believe your question belongs in the employment law section and not in the workers compensation section - I assume from the information you...

Independent Contractor Agreement Requirements and Wording

Independent Contractor or Consultant agreements take many forms depending on the parties involved and the type of work being contracted for. An...

If payment is made to an employee in the form of goods or facilities that are regarded as wages, the reasonable cost to the employer or the fair...

Realty estate license and Visa?

I believe to obtain a California real estate license, the applicant must either be a US citizen or resident alien. Non-resident aliens (visa...

Would it hurt my harassment case if I send a demand letter to my previous employer without a lawyer?

I agree with the information Attorney Oxford and Attorney Neumayer have provided and would like to add some specifics of the DFEH complaint process...

My ex independent contractor is requesting payroll papers and his "file" through attorney of his.

If your former contractor has hired an attorney and is requesting files from you, chances are they are going to make a legal claim that the...

How do you prove a hostile work environment to the unemployment office?

I agree with Attorney Basham's response in its entirety and would like to add that most often when employees quit their jobs due to a legally...

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I loaned money to my non-profit, when I asked for it back after unreasonable time, I'm now facing layoff. what are my options?

In addition to the sound advice given by Attorney Pedersen and Attorney Romain, if your non-profit is of a certain size and sophistication, it...