There could be potential defamation and other statutory liability here. For example, California Labor Code § 1050 prohibits ex-employers from intentionally interfering with your attempts to find a job by giving out false or misleading job references. However, there are numerous exceptions to... View More

The short answer is maybe yes. More would need to be known. You say this person who stated the falsehoods was a subordinate. That suggests the person was not authorized by the company to speak on its behalf. Under those circumstances if the subordinate makes knowingly false statements of past... View More

When looking at adverse employment actions, like being passed over for a promotion, just remember, it is illegal for employers to make employment decisions based on "race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health... View More

There is no criminal exposure here, so do not fret that.

You are considered to be an at will employee unless you have an agreement to the contrary about that status with your employer. Your employer can discipline or terminate you at any time and for any reason or for no reason at all.... View More

There is no meritorious legal claim for age discrimination for those under the age of 40. Sorry. It is perfectly legal for an employer to refuse to hire you if you have no skills or experience, and even if they admit that they are hiring you because of your age, you do not have a legal claim.... View More

BEWARE - This models many scams I have seem many times. I cannot tell you that this is a scam for sure, but it looks a lot like proven scams in the past. And note, if you are an employee, this is an unlawful employment practice. Good luck to you.

If the work from home was part of a reasonable accommodation of a disabling condition, the answer might be quite different. If not, then as an at will employee your employer can change the terms and conditions of your employment at any time and for any reason or even for no reason at all. That... View More

More would need to be understood about your situation before someone could tell you with some level of certainty that you have a case with merit and value. However the facts you have posted about suggest unlawful conduct by the employer. Therefore it would be wise for you to locate and consult... View More

There is a big difference between behavior that should not occur and behavior that is unlawful. Note that the other answer you have received does not say the behavior you have reported is unlawful. It likely is not violative of any law.

Bullying, gossiping, cold shouldering and other rude... View More

Assuming you are an at-will employee, an employer can reduce your pay as long as the employer otherwise complies with minimum wage and overtime requirements. However, the employer cannot prevent you from disclosing illegal conduct such as failure to pay reimbursements to other employees.

You need to go to the doctor and get a doctor's note indicating any restrictions you have on your ability to do your job and any suggested modifications to your job needed to allow you to perform the essential functions of the job. Then turn in that note. That will place a legal obligation... View More

You say this happened "years back." There is a statute of limitations that might bar your attempt your attempt to recover that money. You can only go back three years to get that money if you pursue your rights in the Labor Commissioner's Office, or four years if you go the lawsuit... View More

I have news for you, your employment was terminated. If you are not working there, you are not employed there. You should file for Unemployment Insurance. Your post comes from NV but you are asking in CA. In CA you are presumed to be an "at will" employee, subject to termination at any... View More

One of California's primary employment whistleblower statutes, Labor Code 1102.5, actually protects employees from retaliation even if they have not yet complained but the employer believes the employee "may disclose" information about a violation of law. You should consult an... View More

Attorney Fazzi has the better analysis. This doesn't seem to be an HR matter, it appears to be discrimination against your physical disability by failing to accommodate. There are a large number of problems for the ER with what you have described, such as they failed to have an interactive... View More

You may have a claim under the California Civil Rights Act for failure to accommodate your medical condition, and/or retaliation for asking for help. You can file a claim with the Department by going to this link: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/, which you can cut and paste into your browser. You... View More

Your post does not make clear why you think prior injuries are the reason for the delay in employment. It sounds like there are issues with the background report. An employer is allowed to perform a background report and to make decisions based on that report as long as the ultimate hiring... View More

It is never okay for an employer to punish an employee by taking away earned pay. If that is what you mean by docking pay, the employer is engaging in unlawful activity. It would be wise for you to locate and consult with an experienced employment law attorney as soon as possible to explore your... View More

Yes, it is "valid." If the employer wants to put a final warning in your file without telling you, it may do so. What effect that would have would depend on things that have not yet happened in the future. As unfair as it seems the employer can put all sorts of documents into your file... View More

You are entitled to be reimbursed all expenses you incur to do your job. When you use your own vehicle, that means your employer must not only reimburse you for mileage, but also for the wear and tear on the vehicle, including the pro rata portion of your expenses for vehicle maintenance,... View More