California Questions and Answers
can i be demoted and my work schedule changed after returning to work after fmla maternity leave
Prior to leaving on maternity leave I asked my boss if I was not being hired full time due to me being pregnant. I asked because I have been with this department for many years, and people with only m...
2 answers | asked Sep 9, 2014 10:46 PM [EST] | applies to California
Can a past RMO recieve unemployment compensation
Hello, I recently disassociated myself from a construction company in which I was the RMO (Responsible managing Officer of the corporation). I was given this title about 4 months ago, but the people I...
1 answer | asked Sep 8, 2014 9:53 PM [EST] | applies to California
Worried to be terminated I used racial harassment instead of racial discrimination.
I was a contract worker for Medical manufacturing company for 6 months. I filed a discrimination case against the company through EEOC. The Medical Company denies my allegations and denies that I was ...
1 answer | asked Aug 3, 2014 11:57 PM [EST] | applies to California
Can I sue over breach of agreement on status of rehire when my job was eliminated?
After 10 years my job with a Fortune 100 company was eliminated due to downsizing. I was given a period of time to apply and secure another position within the company prior to a termnation date. I ap...
1 answer | asked Jul 16, 2014 07:10 AM [EST] | applies to California
how can I correct my incorrect address?
Hi, I found my business address incorrect so need to correct? Can pleas help me by giving the contact mail or instruction. Best regards, Richard
1 answer | asked Jun 24, 2014 11:58 AM [EST] | applies to California
Can my boss steal my shifts and give them to his son just so he doesnt have to pay me?
I started working for a small business about two months ago. However, lately my boss; the owner of the dog day care had been calling me off. Saying that there is not enough dogs to watch and to not co...
1 answer | asked Jun 19, 2014 9:14 PM [EST] | applies to California
How does a legal settlement affect one's eligibility for California EDD UI?
Part of the settlement is characterized as lost wages (reported on W-2), while the remaining portion is compensatory damages for physical harm and emotional distress (reported on 1099). The fact of th...
1 answer | asked Feb 19, 2014 8:49 PM [EST] | applies to California
Is it wrong to attempt to obtain employment from a comapny that paid you severence pay years ago?
Approximately, 4 years ago, my husband signed a severence agreement with the company he worked for. Currently, this same company, has several open employment positions. We were curious if it would be ...
1 answer | asked Nov 3, 2013 4:56 PM [EST] | applies to California
Stock option with acceleration upon termination
I have a stock incentive plan, 10.5 months in I am terminated. Would be 25% after 1-year. I think the acceleration part of contract accommodates but wording is tricky. Was told by company I vested/get...
1 answer | asked Aug 23, 2013 12:10 PM [EST] | applies to California
After returning from an uprotected medical leave (not FMLA), do I have to accept a lessor position?
I've been out for 4mo. on unprotected medical leave (not FMLA) and have now been released. However, they could not hold my outside sales position. They do not have a similar position available for me ...
1 answer | asked Jul 16, 2013 10:09 AM [EST] | applies to California