California Questions and Answers

Is the restriction in labor agreement between the old employee and me still valid?
hi , I signed a offer letter half year ago, which indicated that I need to pay back the relocation benefit package(around 25K) if I left company within one year since onboard. but now the busines unit...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 6, 2012 2:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

offer rescinded due to pre-employment test. Any options?
I had an offer of employment rescinded based on the results of a pre-employment lumbosacral roentgenograph. I am asymptomatic, have no history of back trouble, and currently have done and am able to d...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 1, 2012 8:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

What recourse do I have against a former employer who is contacting my current employer about me?
I worked for a medical practice that was run in an enethical and unjust manner. An employee was fired for seking reimbursement for being clocked out for lunches she was unable to take. The remaining f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 26, 2012 10:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can an employer request a non-smoker and scent free employee?
Can an employer request that prospective employer be a non-smoker and scent free if the position is working in an controlled enviroment (clean rooms). Or is this something that can not be asked due to...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 22, 2012 4:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Termination upheld at Skelly
I am a public employee working with union benefits. I have been served with a notice of proposed termination. Before i asked for a Skelly meeting i was offered a chance to resign and my employer would...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2012 8:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

If employer have an intention of hiring you, and you quit your previous job, can you sue?
I was offered a job and was to start on Jan 16th. On the morning of that day, my employer assistance called and told me not to come in, but that my employer will call me later that day. NO word whatso...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2012 08:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Attorney fees
I am going to talk to an attorney today. He said he would take my case because he is familiar with the public employer where i work as a public employee. He told me the fee would be $3500 for the civi...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 29, 2012 12:39 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I sue a former 1099 for taking trade secrets from me?
Former 1099 took client information before contract was terminated and has since opened his own business. How do I go about legally pursuing him?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2012 5:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I re-write the non-compete, non-solicit contract myself or do I need an attourney to do it?
We bought an established business which uses independent contractors to carry out our services. We want to update the non-compete and need some help on what is legal in California. We don't want it to...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 26, 2012 5:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Skelly
I have been given a "notice of proposed termination" from the department head. The skelly hearing would be with the same department head (seems unfair) The only option I have been giving by my hr offi...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 25, 2012 2:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to California