It certainly sounds suspicious that your boss just happened to "discover" these mistakes while you were on protected leave. You should contact an...

Is there a law that says my employee is required to give paid vacation to employees?

Unfortunately, neither federal nor California law requires employers to provide paid vacation days. Good luck.

Assuming you are a non-exempt employee (and from your description, it sounds like you are), then you are entitled to receive a duty-free 30-minute...

When am I considered in the clock

Based on your description, yes, this would be a labor law violation. If you are required to be at work by 7:55 a.m., then you need to be paid...

You might have a case for pregnancy discrimination and/or failure to provide pregnancy leave, but many more details are necessary to determine...

This does sound like a potential class action and you should definitely consult with a California employment class action lawyer. Many of us offer...

Is it mandatory for your job to give you another 10-15 minute break after you work your 8 hours?

No, you would not be entitled to a third rest period if you work 9 hours. You would be entitled to a third rest break if you work over 10 hours.

You are entitled to a 10-minute rest period for every four hours worked, or major fraction thereof. Rest periods must be authorized and permitted...

Do I get paid an hour for not getting my lunch when I work over a 6 hour work day.

Your employer is breaking at least three wage and hour laws, and owes you money. First, you are correct that you should be paid an additional hour...

Can my boss take money out of my tips for error made on the register.

That is absolutely not legal, unless your boss can show that you and/or your co-worker purposely took (i.e., stole) the money. In California, an...