If I resigned my job rather than be fired for what the company said was misconduct, can I win an EDD appeal hearing?

Resigning will not likely prevent you from collecting unemployment benefits, because you would have been terminated if you did not resign. That...

Can a confidentiality agreement keep you from opening a competing business if they market nationally

It is possible but extremely rare to have a non competition agreement that can be enforced nationwide. You should have an employment attorney in...

Can you sue a company for not hiring you because of your gender?

No. It is illegal to not hire someone because of their sex. You can file a complaint against the company with either the Equal Employment...

I recently worked at a fast food chain where i was harrased by an employee for at least a month.statements like im a lazy white

You may very well have a case against your former employer for discrimination. However, it may not be of much value because of the fact that you...

I was bullied and harassed and retaliated against along with wrongfully terminated and worked in a hostile work enviroment

Unfortunately, workplace bullying is not illegal. However, if you were mistreated because of your race, color, creed, religion, national origin,...

Do I have a discrimination (racial) case

Nothing in your post indicates that there was racial discrimination. The hotel staff may have been rude and behaved in an illogical manner, but...

What can I do about this situation?

Assuming you are not a union member and do not have an individual employment contract, you are an at-will employee and can be terminated at any...

How much enforcement can a non compete be upheld for?

A contract must be analyzed in its entirety. Clauses may influence how the one you cited should be interpreted. Furthermore, not all non-compete...

I was approved for FMLA, but new hours were not issued until after the time off was taken and I lost my job? is that legal?

I'm not certain I understand your situation, but if you were eligible for FMLA, then you are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave during a 12 month...

You should appeal the decision and consult with an employment attorney about representing you in the appeal. People can be required to repay an...