According to the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, an internship is only exempt from the minimum wage if the following factors...

You certainly can ask for a rent reduction, preferably in writing. For example, you can politely ask for pro-rata rent value of the days you...

If I deposited a check for the return of a security deposit, can I still dispute the deductions?

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Parikh. You have a legal right to the return of the undisputed balance of your deposit 21 days after you vacate...

Can I sue my employer for forcing me to quit or can I at least receive unemployment? Is this really at-will?

Assuming you are an at will employee, your employer can take an adverse employment action for any reason or no reason, except a prohibited reason...

The minimum allowed salary for a postdoctoral researcher in a university

In order for a position to be qualified as exempt, i.e. no right to overtime, etc., you must be paid at least the equivalent of two (2) times the...

Is this feasible? Something that can be done? I don't want to waste my 5 years of employment by suing.

As the CFO, you are probably aware of the companies dire financial conditions. Companies do not have the right to "borrow" employee 401K...

Landlord is paying Relocation Assistance for tenant to move, does landlord have to pay back tenants security deposit as well?

The security deposit is handled separately from the relocation assistance. Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return the...

Do I have recourse for losses?

First, since you turned down multiple other offers, you will hopefully find a job with a better employer quickly, which will limit any damages. ...

What can an employee do when they are being abused and harassed at work by management?

One options to protect yourself from verbal abuse from superiors, you can write an email to the owners detailing the misconduct and asking them to...

Can management make me share tips with manager and dishwashers?

A manager may not share in the tips. Further, if the managers actions are motivated by your opposition to illegal conduct, requiring you to pay...