California Questions and Answers
Employment Termination on the internet
I was wrongfully terminated from my Job with a City Government. Started a lawsuit process and had seltled out of court. Signed documents saying would not bring action against this Government agency. W...
1 answer | asked Jun 8, 2008 03:40 AM [EST] | applies to California
Bullied by attorney
I recently settled on a Title VII lawsuit. THe contract between my attorney and I was 50% Contigency or hourly rate whichever was higher. Well since settlement came about I was under the assumption he...
1 answer | asked May 21, 2008 1:10 PM [EST] | applies to California
terminated without warning
I was recently fired from a job I had for 7 years without any reason or warnings. As a manager at this job I was always required to give other people, including other managers, written warnings before...
1 answer | asked May 4, 2008 4:57 PM [EST] | applies to California
Employer dumping the taxes on employees.
hello mel, My mom used to work for a nail salon that is a franchise of many. when she started working there about 5-6 years ago, she had received a W2, what ever she made 40% goes to the shop, a year ...
1 answer | asked Apr 29, 2008 10:47 PM [EST] | applies to California
verbally told she 'passed' probation - then terminated
My wife was nearing the end of 6-month probation period for a good job she enjoyed, working for a California county. Everything was great with her supervisor and with her supervisor's boss. The first ...
1 answer | asked Apr 16, 2008 5:46 PM [EST] | applies to California
Present attorney asked I draw up Summary Judgement Response
I am currently in the middle of a lawsuit for sexual discrimination and a number of other charges, I have a attorney whom two years ago took my case on contingency. However the defendants in my case h...
1 answer | asked Feb 4, 2008 5:44 PM [EST] | applies to California
False Job Opportunity
My question is if I was hired for a certain position and then after I started my position wasn't what I was told I was hired for. Is there any action I can take especially If I left a position for it ...
1 answer | asked Dec 11, 2007 11:28 AM [EST] | applies to California
Punitive and Compensatory damages of Public Entity
I am researching what one can sue a local entity (Government) for when they are wrongfully terminated pursuant to whistleblower law & violation of public policy. Can one sue for punitive, nominal, com...
1 answer | asked Nov 19, 2007 1:39 PM [EST] | applies to California
wrongful termination pursuant to public policy
For your review, if you can please assist me with this case or refer me to someone. On June 6, 2007 ; I filed a complaint with the IRS about the city of Crescent City not paying employment taxes and n...
1 answer | asked Nov 19, 2007 10:33 AM [EST] | applies to California
Ex: Store closes at 6pm. I am scheduled to work from 12-8pm.
Can retail companies force commission only employees to work after the store has closed to help clean the store?
1 answer | asked Oct 1, 2007 8:32 PM [EST] | applies to California