So long as the statements were truthful, then it does not appear that your employer violated any laws.

In CA, employment is presumed to be at-will, which means that you or your employer may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause.

My previous employer owes me $$.

You have two options. The first option is to assign the claim to the Labor Commissioner for collection. The other option is to collect on the...

In CA, employment is presumed to be at-will which means that you and your employer may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without...

If an employer has breached a contract of employment, what would be the appropriate title of termination (ie Laid off/quieting)?

It sounds like your employer has not only violated the terms of your employment contract, but also certain provisions of the Labor Code for not...

Do I need an attorney or to go to the labor board?

You do not need an attorney to file a wage claim with the DLSE. You can download a claim form from their website www.dir.ca.gov/dlse under "File a...

Under CA employment laws can employer change schedule without notice

In CA, employment is presumed to be at-will. Either you or the employer may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause. You may...

Generally, assuming that your employer's sick time policy is a bona fide sick time policy (meaning that it can be used only for illness) rather...

An employee found an uncashed payroll check from 2005, Does the California employer have to replace it?

If an employee's wages were never claimed, the Labor Commissioner is authorized to collect any wages on behalf of employees. Unclaimed wages must...

Can a employer keep my check?

Generally you are entitled to payment of all earned wages, and may even be entitled to penalties for late payment. An employer may deduct from...