We are being made to wait for bag checks while we are already clocked out - legal or not ?

This sounds illegal, although you should discuss with an employment lawyer to be sure and to discuss your rights in this situation. Many of us...

Is it better to go with a retainer lawyer if the employer has an arbitration agreement in a wrongful termination case?

The kind of lawyer you would seek would be an employment lawyer. Many employment lawyers take cases on contingency (you pay no money to the...

Generally, yes, an employer is required to pay out any accrued but unused vacation at the termination of employment. If your employer did not pay...

Should I file a claim with the labor board for nonpayment for my work?

I agree with Mr. McManus. Your employer was required to provide you with your final paycheck on your last day of work, pursuant to Labor Code...

If your final paycheck is short, you should consider first informing your employer and give them a chance to make you whole. If they refuse, or...

Never granted rest or meal breaks

Your co-worker may be correct, but more information is needed regarding you and your company. Speak with an employment attorney regarding your...

Can I get my pay back that was automatically taken out for my lunch break when I wasn't allowed to take a lunch?

Yes, they do. While in certain situations an employer may not need to provide an off-duty meal period (depending on the nature of the job), an...

Can aemployer deduct overtime pay from earned commission?

This sounds completely illegal. I've handled many cases where employers pay a piece rate and very often the piece rate plans do not comply with the...

Employer refuses to pay for holding over 7 mins?

You must be paid for all hours worked. Period. If the company knows that you worked overtime and refuses to pay for it, you likely have a claim...

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The answer is, it depends. An employer has the right to define when a commission is "earned," but that right is not unlimited. For example,...