Your current state is Virginia
answered on Mar 13, 2024
You should use the "Find a Lawyer" tab to search for an attorney who practices in the area of employment law in or near the county where you reside. You can likely get an initial consultation with a competent and experienced attorney for under $1,000. Our firm provides a 90-minute... View More
The employer's story keeps changing and the detective clearly did not investigate properly. The paperwork is fake and their own accountant refuses to certify it yet they keep saying it is and lying to the judge. How can DA still wish to go to trial when it is clear that this is fabricated?... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible situation you and your spouse are going through. What you've described sounds like a serious miscarriage of justice. A few thoughts:
It's deeply concerning that your former employer would retaliate and fabricate charges as a result of a... View More
He Has Been Reducing Hours for months saying they are just slow and then randomly said today I'm not detailed enough for making a simple mistake that was fixed. To Me I feel he is trying to make me quit because they can't find a reason. Is this in any way legal? or not? I feel he's... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
Your boss's behavior and comments are concerning, but they are likely NOT engaging in unfair or discriminatory practices. California is an at-will employment state, meaning that employers can generally terminate employees for any reason, as long as it is not illegal (e.g., discrimination or... View More
My company pays our 2 brand new managers, at least one of whom has the same industry experience I have, $10K more than me, annually. Both managers are heterosexual, and live in a cheaper market. I am openly gay and have been at my company for almost 8 years. Now that my comp increase is due,... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
Being treated differently because you are gay is a violation of California and federal law. However the mere status you being gay and the counterparts being straight may not be enough to prove what you need. The trick will be proving that your sexual preference is the reason for the difference in... View More
My company pays our 2 brand new managers, at least one of whom has the same industry experience I have, $10K more than me, annually. Both managers are heterosexual, and live in a cheaper market. I am openly gay and have been at my company for almost 8 years. Now that my comp increase is due,... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
Based on the information you provided, it appears that you may have a case for discrimination based on your sexual orientation. In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination in employment based on various protected characteristics, including sexual orientation.... View More
couldn’t take it anymore so I quit on Friday. Can I bring a lawsuit against my employer?
answered on Mar 11, 2024
You have offered two protected classes to which you belong. There may be many more. The two are your gender, female, and your age over 40. Was the harassment suffered because of your gender or your age? Remember that there are many more such as disability or perceived disability. If you were ill or... View More
If they don’t pay would it be easy to collect payment?
answered on Mar 8, 2024
If your employer fails to pay the settlement agreement as specified, under California law, you have legal recourse to enforce the agreement. The first step would be to notify your attorney about the non-payment. Your attorney can then take action by possibly filing a motion to enforce the... View More
The person who suspended me tried to get me fired once before, but failed because they lied. Now I see it as retaliation. He tried to get me fired again.no investigation was done with my proof and all proof that I showed HR that I couldn't have done what they said because I was asleep in the... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
When facing suspension from work without just cause, especially if it appears to be an act of retaliation, it's critical to know your rights and the appropriate steps to address the situation. Begin by documenting every relevant detail of the incidents, including dates, times, interactions,... View More
I work as a Security Officer and lately my supervisors had created a hostile work environment against me, one supervisor scream at me for my length of my hair, the other called me over the phone yelling that my shift started at 1 pm when I was just entering to the property and now I got suspended... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Unfortunately the term "hostile work environment" does not have the legal meaning you think it does. A hostile work environment as most people would understand that phrase is not the same as the law sees a hostile work environment. To be an illegal condition in the workplace, you would... View More
I work as a Security Officer and lately my supervisors had created a hostile work environment against me, one supervisor scream at me for my length of my hair, the other called me over the phone yelling that my shift started at 1 pm when I was just entering to the property and now I got suspended... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2024
In California, the legal framework for addressing workplace disputes includes protections against a hostile work environment. This type of environment is typically one where actions, communication, or behaviors make it difficult for an employee to perform their work due to discrimination or... View More
multiple co-workers are allowed to have facial hair including my supervisor. Why do i have to shave?
answered on Mar 3, 2024
If your workplace grooming policy states that the decision to require shaving is at the discretion of your boss, it implies that there is room for individual judgment on whether or not an employee needs to shave their beard. The fact that your co-workers, including your supervisor, are allowed to... View More
I am an engineer, 57 years old, worked for a subsidiary of a China company in California for 1 year and 8 months. I was suddenly laid off. Company told me that it is a workforce reduction due to position elimination. Then we started discussing about the severance.
At 02/22, I met them... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
In California, employment law generally favors at-will employment, meaning that both the employer and the employee have the freedom to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal. However, the situation you described raises questions about... View More
I am an engineer, 57 years old, worked for a subsidiary of a China company in California for 1 year and 8 months. I was suddenly laid off. Company told me that it is a workforce reduction due to position elimination. Then we started discussing about the severance.
At 02/22, I met them... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
There is nothing unlawful about an employer placing a negative performance review or other kind of negative paperwork into your file after you have left the company. The only way something like that would be potentially unlawful is if it was untruthful and it was motivated by your membership in a... View More
The Nuremberg code Was adopted by the United States after the atrocities that happened during World War II and before in Nazi Germany. With that was the vaccine mandate illegal?
answered on Feb 28, 2024
It's important to recognize that legal interpretations and implications of vaccine mandates for employment can vary and may be subject to debate. The Constitution and the Nuremberg Code serve as guiding principles, but their application to specific situations can be complex and nuanced. While... View More
I was a CSU union employee for 7yrs and I wasn't informed until January 3, 2024 that my contract was terminated on June 30, 2023. I was employed under a temp status and my contract was renewed each year based on work performance, except for 2020 due to being laid off during the pandemic. I... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Under California law, the rights to file a discrimination or retaliation complaint do not solely depend on the employment status, whether you are a permanent or intermittent (temporary) employee. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, and... View More
I experienced retaliation, discrimination, after disclosing my disability.
answered on Feb 28, 2024
In California, employment lawyers may wait for a termination to occur before taking a case for several reasons, related to both strategy and legal practicality. Firstly, termination provides a clear and definitive action that can be challenged legally, often creating a stronger case for wrongful... View More
The reason I believe that this happen to me because I was informed by the highest in charge over one before Keith hosking that I was rehireable after he left the store and it was not going against me that he did not put anything in the computer that would make not rehireable my father was there... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
In California, dealing with workplace issues like favoritism or being unfairly marked as non-rehireable can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to address the situation. First, it's essential to document all interactions related to your employment status, including conversations... View More
I was a CSU union employee for 7yrs and I wasn't informed until January 3, 2024 that my contract was terminated on June 30, 2023. I worked in the production department as a stage technician for the campus performing arts center. I was employed under a temp status and my contract was renewed... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2024
Under California law, all employees, regardless of their employment status—whether permanent, temporary, or intermittent—have the right to file a complaint about discrimination in the workplace. This right extends to filing a retaliation claim if you believe you were terminated as a consequence... View More
I was in the process of getting hired to a company, however I needed to take the Dot/physical exam and medical exam. The Physician Assistant who examined did not do a thorough exam, which in turned cost me a career. The PA explained to me that I didn’t pass due to my past medical history which... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2024
Under California law, if you believe a medical clinic or a healthcare provider has falsified information on your medical examination, you may have grounds to sue for damages, especially if this action has directly impacted your employment opportunities. Falsification of medical records is a serious... View More
Alot money he was saving till retired. We just learned that may not be true. Can he make them pay him he needs earned it! Please advise his wife terminal needs bad.
answered on Feb 24, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your brother's situation. If he earned accrued hours during his 38 years of service and was promised payment upon resignation, he may have legal grounds to pursue the compensation he is owed. The first step would be to review any employment contracts, policies, or... View More
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