Vacation hours

The answer to your question depends on what your employer's vacation accrual policy was, if any. However, if you did accrue vacation hours, those...

Your employment was likely "at will" under California law, meaning your employer can terminate you at any time. Although the law does recognize...

What are the implications of having independent contractors and employees in California?

Here is a simple test that can help you determine whether your domestic workers can be properly classified as independent contractors or if they...

Whether or not you classify as an employee exempt from meal and rest breaks in California depends on what you actually do on the job, i.e., your...

I agree with my colleague to the extent that the purchase and sale agreement between the old owner and the new owner may have implications on your...

What is my recourse for previous employer looking to collect 50% of my relocation benefit?

I agree with my colleague's recommendation. You will likely need a lawyer to resolve this dispute with your former employer as these types of...

How can I force former employer to provide formula used to calculate my commission for final payment of wages ?

I agree with my colleague's recommendation. California law requires that you be provided with a written commission agreement. Just because it was...

Target Fires Managers with no warning, only for applying for a red card. Target gives no statement saying we couldn't do that!

I agree with my colleague that California is an "at will" employment state. However, California courts recognize a narrow exception to this...

Your employer cannot interfere with your right to contact your physician. You do not need "permission" to make a doctor's appointment. What if...

Is the situation illegal?

Unless you are somehow exempt, you are entitled to earn at least the minimum wage for all hours worked, regardless of your "probationary" status. ...