It sounds like the employer "ghosted" you at least in part because of your disclosure that were pregnant, which would support a claim for pregnancy discrimination.

You should discuss with an employment lawyer offline what economic and emotional damages that you have suffered as... View More

In Kilby v. CVS Pharmacy, the California Supreme Court ruled that employers must provide an employee with seating if the employee’s tasks at a discrete location make seated work feasible, even if the employee’s job duties include other standing tasks. The Supreme Court found that the “nature... View More

You may have claims for age and gender discrimination. (Age discrimination protections only apply to people over 40 years old.)

Evidence of hostility to those protected classes can be comments made by your supervisor or unequal or preferential work assignments.

As for your late... View More

Yes, you can and should ask for a medical certification of the need for your employee to be absent to care for an ill relative. You should make sure the leave is legally protected.

While it is illegal to retaliate against for opposing illegal conduct, you should also consider what will happen if the employer terminates you and you will need to plan for that. You should be protected by Labor Code 1102.5.

You should speak with an employment lawyer. Most provide free... View More

Assuming that your boyfriend is an employee of the tow company, it is illegal for them to deduct a business expense. Further, if your boyfriend's employment was terminated by the company, then his final compensation, including refund of illegal deductions, was due within 24 hours and waiting... View More

California law does not require employers to pay employees severance. You should apply for unemployment.

Before you sign a severance agreement, you should speak with an employment lawyer and make sure you are not giving up more valuable claims such as wage and hour violations or... View More

You need to speak with an employment lawyer. Most provide free consultations.

First, you should make a written record of your complaint, so there is proof you complained and the employer's duty to take all reasonable measures to protect you is triggered.

Second, you may want to discuss your complaint with a lawyer before sending to make you do leave out any... View More

Under California law, you are entitled to payment of all compensation earned within 24 hours of your termination. (Please note that California enacted exceptions to this rule for Artists like actors and models.)

The employer must pay 1 day's wages for each day late up to a max of 30... View More

First, you should strongly consider sending an email to HR confirming the accommodation agreed to by your manager. You may also ask if there is anything you can do to facilitate the process.

Second, if you believe the accommodation is being unreasonably delayed, then you should consider... View More

Compare your paystub with your W-2. Your employer is obligated to provide the true name and address of the employer on your paystubs under Labor Code 226(a)(8). The first violation entitles the employee to a $50.00 penalty and an additional $100.00 for each violation thereafter up to a max of... View More

You do not have the right to record the meeting without the other participants consent. California is a 2 party consent state.

Similarly, you can ask to bring a witness, but you do not have the right to do so. (Some union collective bargaining agreement do provide this right.)

I... View More

Probably not. If the bonus is discretionary the employer can decide whether you pay it or not. If you can prove that you were wrongfully terminated, you may still be entitled to the bonus.

The employer's actions are problematic if the employer has at least 5 employees. You cannot waive your right to seek time off for a disability or medical treatment.

On the other hand, you can be terminated for refusal to acknowledge receipt of documents, even if they contain incorrect... View More

Your employer has the right to change the terms and conditions of your employment on a going forward basis for any reason or no reason, but not a prohibited reasons such as hostility toward your race, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, military service, pregnancy, disability... View More

First, you need to have a lawyer read the settlement agreement that you signed as part of the Court compensation fund. If you have released your claims, you may not be able to file a lawsuit.

Second, assuming the release does not preclude you from filing a lawsuit, you need a lawyer to make... View More

In California, assuming you are at will, your employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason, but not a prohibited reason. Prohibited reasons include hostility to a protect class such as race, religion, gender, gender expression, nation origin, pregnancy, military service, disability or... View More

As a practical matter, an employer is rarely going to bother enforcing a contractual right to 60 days advance notice from an employee, unless the employee has special skills and knowledge or is a unique performer like Mariah Carey, who cannot easily be replaced. From a cost perspective, it is... View More

You should wait for your boss as requested. If you refuse that request, you can be terminated for insubordination. The good news is you should get paid at your regular rate for the time spent waiting.