Do I have grounds for termination?

I agree with Attorney Pedersen's response in entirety and add that it is of great value to have detailed and up to date conflict of interest and...

Generally your statement is true - A written contract for employment overrides provisions in the Employee Handbook. However, this may depend on...

Own a CA company. 1 employee suddenly quits. now he files for unemployment benefits. should i fight this? what do i need to know

If your employee is truly a voluntary quit then they are not eligible to receive benefits. However, many employees bend the truth in order to...

Most workers at beauty salons are misclassified and should be employees. A misclassified worker can either hire an attorney or go through the...

Work permit

While on a B1/B2 (business/tourist) visa, you may engage in some business activities, including such things as a need to consult with business...

In California when you apply to work at a job can it be considered discriminatory for an employer

The employer is not in violation of any laws based on the information you provide.

Employer Agreement contract

Always hire an attorney for advice and negotiation before signing a contract for employment. It is not clear from your description whether you can...

Wrongful termination/harrassment

In addition to the responses from my colleagues I add that even if your wife signed the severance agreement she may still be eligible to claim...

I took my boss to court with the labor board commissioner for two weeks of unpaid wages.

If the court rules in your favor regarding a California wage claim then your employer must pay an Order, Decision, or Award (ODA) issued by the...

What do I need to reveal on my background check?

Employers can consider criminal convictions only if it’s relevant to the job. Employers in California can review job applicant arrest records ONLY...