What is the definition of a "special relationship"? Family member? Lover?

Without more information, it is very difficult answer your question. However, in general, special relationships are often viewed as relationships...

I certainly agree that wages cannot legally be withheld. At the same time, it may be beneficial to ask your employer in writing about the pay...

I run a temporary employment agency...what information re criminal background check should I turn over to clients?

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides a useful fact sheet on this topic. https://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs16a-califbck.htm

Can Someone Please Recommend A Good Or The Best Legal Translation Service (Preferably in Los Angeles)?

I had a very good experience translating Japanese legal documents into English using Technovate Translations. ...

Our employer doesn't give us tips; he keeps them and pretends that the customer did not leave them but customer said left tips.

Your employer's actions appear to be illegal based upon the information provided. You and your co-workers may have valid claims for yours unpaid...

Can my employer stop me from discussing work issues?

I would like to add that employees in California have important rights beyond those mentioned above. Under Labor Code Sections 232(a) and (b), an...

I agree with the answer above. However, to be safe, I would urge you to add ALL incidents that you think even might be retaliatory and list all...

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Termite Extermination license in California

If an exterminator makes structural repairs caused by wood destroying pests or organisms, only a Branch 3 Licensed Structural Pest Control Operator...

Working while collecting Sick-leave Pay

I agree with the other answers. An employee engaging in such conduct could be terminated for cause. Whether or not an employer could seek to have...

Yes. For individuals, the smalls claims jurisdictional limit is now $10,000.00. Further, since the landscaper appears to be an unlicensed...