The answer to your question depends on m any tings not included in your question, including Whether your employer is a governmental entity, and whether you worked in California or somewhere else.

If you worked in California for a non-governmental employer it is violating the law. Your... View More

Mistakes happen and California law allows employers to make unintentional pay mistakes without consequences. As long as the employer fixes the mistake before or on the next pay period. there is likely no legal case.

If you can determine that this action was not a mistake, then penalties... View More

If you worked for a government employer, you only have to be paid your final paycheck within a reasonable time.

If you worked in California for a non-government employer, you are entitled to receive your final wages on the day you are terminated. A willful failure to timely pay your final... View More

You are considered to be an at will employee unless you had an agreement with your employer to the contrary. The employer of an at will employee can discipline or terminate the employee at any time and for any reason or even no reason at all. Having an altercation with a co-worker, regardless of... View More

What you refer to as a resignation agreement is likely a severance agreement. You have no legal duty to sign any document at the conclusion of your employment with a company. DO NOT SIGN an agreement resigning from your employment unless and until you get some basic legal advice about what you... View More

Your employer has the right to speak to you about anything related to the workplace. You have the right to refuse. If you do, the employer has the right to discipline or terminate you. If the allegations against you relate to criminal activity, you should seek advice from a criminal defense... View More

In short, yes.

In California you are considered to be employed on an at will basis unless you have an agreement to the contrary about that status with your employer. The employer of an at will employee can terminate that employee at any time and for any reason or even for no reason at all.... View More

The comment made to you may or may not be part of a claim of disability discrimination or harassment. However absent an adverse employment action it would likely, alone, not be enough to have a legal claim for discrimination.

A claim for harassment must involve severe or pervasive conduct,... View More

This question appeared in the Employment law section. However this is not an employment law issue.

You are an independent contractor, and the rules of contracts will apply. You sue the person for breach of contract. Depending on the amount of money involved you can sue small claims... View More

The answer of Mr. Arrasmith is created by a computer using artificial intelligence and posted by a family law attorney. It is misleading and wrong.

He says "If an employee is terminated for not adhering to a safety update they were never given, this could be seen as an unfair labor... View More

If you can perform your old job without violating your doctor's restrictions then what your supervisor is doing is unlawful - a violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. What you are experiencing is something called perceived disability discrimination.

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The responses you have already received are accurate that the way you can address someone telling others objectively untrue falsehoods that adversely affect your reputation is a lawsuit for defamation. However, having a right to have a meritorious defamation claim does not mean bringing such a... View More

Likely you are owed money for the issues you have identified and other bases as well. It would be wise for you to locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your facts and determine your options. I would suggest you look either on this site, or... View More

It depends on the nature of your employer.

A government employer must pay your final paycheck within a reasonable time. That standard will depend on the circumstances of your particular situation.

A non-government employer must pay you your final check on the day you are... View More

In California you are considered to be an at will employee unless there is an agreement to the contrary about that status with the employer. The employer of an at will employee can change the terms and conditions of the employment at any time and for any reason or even no reason at all. Therefore... View More

Being yelled at about something petty is generally not unlawful.

Nepotism - an employer treating a friend or relative more favorably - is not unlawful.

However, your employer was not providing you with legally required meal and rest periods and you are entitled to be compensated... View More

The provision is unenforceable by the employer whether or not you sign the contract.

If they refuse you employment because you refuse to sign the contract because of the illegal term, call an attorney.

If you sign the contract with the illegal term, and they try to discipline you... View More

An employer can require you to take any courses it desires you to take and it can terminate you if you refuse to do as required. However, the issue is whether you must be compensated for the time in the course and whether the employer must pay for the course itself. Not all courses must be... View More

You are an at will employee unless you have an agreement to the contrary about that status with the employer. The employer of an at will employee can change the terms and conditions of the employment at any time and for any reason or even no reason at all. An offer letter for an at will employee... View More

You are not legally entitled to your paycheck before the established pay day even if usually you get your check earlier. If the pay is not available to you on your established pay day, then you would have a claim for penalties under the Labor Code that you can enforce by making an administrative... View More