California Employment Legal Questions

This question is not as simple as it sounds. First, there are various types of bankruptcies; If the Company went into Chapter 11, it may reorganize and reemerge. In that case it could still enforce the agreement. On the other hand, if the bankruptcy is a Chapter 7 - a complete dissolution, you can probably do what you propose.... Read More

Let me answer your question this way: Literally, you can quit your employment at any time. That is known as "employment-at-will." However, you are sitting on what could be a sexual harassment law suit. No matter when you resign, your employer will take the position that you quit. You want to be able to claim that although you quit, your departure was what we call in the law a constructive discharge. If you can survive the negative treatment, and document that treatment, your case will be stronger. When you do resign, pick your words carefully. For example: I did not want to leave my position at XYZ Company. However, due the the treatment I have received including (fill in the blank), I am left with no alternative. My working environment has become so unbearable and intolerable that I am left with no alternative but to resign.... Read More

I am sorry that you lost your job, but your question is rather unfocused. You said you were fired but then that they said you resigned. What happened? Did you dispute the lies of the co-worker? Did you try to get the boss to keep you on? If you are listed as resigning you can not collect unemployment.... Read More