California Questions and Answers about Public Employees

How do I find a lawyer to represent me after representing myself at a Personnel Board prehearing.
I made the mistake of believing that I was capable of effectively defending myself against an Adverse Action (termination)from the state agency I worked for. My union will not represent me. The agency...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 16, 2012 10:32 PM [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

Notice pf Proposed Termination
I am a San Bernardino County employee for the last 4.5 years. I have been served a "notice of Termination" They have given me two choices, meet face to face with the elected official who has proposed ...
3 answers  |  asked Feb 23, 2012 8:43 PM [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