California Questions and Answers

do i have a case if i was terminated for saying to my boss Im going to ask as to my rights at DLSE?
My "supervisor/foreman" came to me showing a picture of my task i completed 2 days prior, and yelling at me in front of every employee, asking why i didn't do what i was instructed to do and why i jus...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 2, 2016 1:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I was offered a retention bonus to stay on after my company was acquired. If I don't want to stay on, am I still entitle to a severance package? What circumstances would make me entitled to decline the retention and ask for the severance package?
I was offered a retention bonus of 6 months salary if i stay on for 1 year after the close. i am not interested in staying on in the new organization. Though my title has not changed, i am certain tha...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 27, 2016 05:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can an employer in California take away the remaining vacation as a disiplinary action.
Can my employer take away my remaining 2 weeks of vacation as a disiplinary action
1 answer  |  asked Oct 26, 2016 4:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

My boss told two other co-worker that I am on LSD and Acid. I am the office manager for his office. Do I have a claim?
I work for a small Chiropractic office. I am the office manager in charge of 2 other staff members. As of late the owner (Chiropractor) has been making very insensitive statements to the other staff m...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 24, 2016 11:55 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

i was in the hospital for a week total between two different occasions and i had doctors notes for both times. When i called my boss, he told me to
I was fired after my boss advised me under text not to worrry about coming to work but to take care of my health. I did exactly what I was advised to do and provided a note to prove I was having medic...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 21, 2016 7:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Cann an employee request the video of what was alleged alligation
I was terminated because I allegedy took a piece of candy from the gift shop which i go to at least 5-10 times a day. I asked to see the video Because I don't remember doing this I am confused...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 9, 2016 9:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Insurance industry, moved from FL to CA and a client would like to remain with me, but I signed NC
While employed by a large national broker in FL I signed non compete agreement which is valid for 2 years. I have 2 property and casualty clients in FL that would like to have me continue to write the...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 6, 2016 11:58 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

I have recently quit my job and have not received my paycheck, what should I do?
I quit my job recently and my last day was Sept. 2, 2016. I had given a two week notice and have not received my last paycheck. The most recent payroll was Sept. 9, 2016 a week from my last day and to...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 16, 2016 3:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Is there statute of limitations on employer not disclosing to employee that paid vacation can be applied to unpaid FMLA?
In August 2016 I went through the required procedure for getting medical leave, using some of my vacation time, as allowed. In the process I discovered that I could have applied vacation days for an u...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 11, 2016 2:04 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I have been taken off work by my doctor for mental health issues and want to apply for short term disability. Can my employer fire me while i am on leave by my doctor and can that effect me receiving my std? Im in California
I have been taking off work by my doctor for 4weeks, I plan on applying for sdi right away. Can i still be fired while out with a doctor note or on disability?
2 answers  |  asked Sep 9, 2016 3:50 PM [EST]  |  applies to California