California Questions and Answers
Demoted upon return from FMLA
Went to Rehab and returned to work. When I returned I was demoted to a differant level and total pay. I don't believe this can happen since I was on FMLA.
1 answer | asked Oct 4, 2014 7:52 PM [EST] | applies to California
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