Can manager make me pay for people that walk-out?

No, your manager may not make you pay for a "dine and dash." That is, unfortunately, an operating expense of the business that must be borne by...

Can my employer force me to take a 30 minute non Paid break if I'm only there for 5 hours

Your employer is allowed to require you to take a 30-minute unpaid meal break. What your employer may NOT do is force you to record a 30-minute...

I agree with Mr. Jami that you definitely should speak with an attorney. It sounds like your employer may be misclassifying you and likely owes you...

Do they have to pay me holiday pay (1.5x) if my shift started on t December 24th and my shift finished on the 25th Christmas Day

There is no requirement under federal or California law to pay time-and-a-half (or any other premium) for working on holidays. If your company...

How much time does an employer have to pay out any bonus and hours worked owed after being fired?

Your employer must pay you your final wages IMMEDIATELY if you are terminated. This is stated clearly in Labor Code section 201. If they fail to...

Yes, generally you should be paid for training. If you quit without 72 hours notice, then the employer must pay your final wages within 72 hours of...

Can my employer fire/demote me for the person I replaced when they quit?

Unfortunately, there is nothing illegal about what you have described, so long as you are an "at will" employee. Every employee in California is...

Can we restrict employees from using their cell phones during work hours?

There is nothing illegal about prohibiting the use of personal cell phones during work, non-break hours. However you must allow employees to use...

Yes. Labor Code section 226 guarantees you (a former employee) the right to inspect or copy your wage statements. Your employer has 21 days to...

Can an employer terminate you while hospitalize?

Depending on a number of factors, you may have a case for disability discrimination and/or failure to provide medical leave under federal and/or...