DFEH - mediation or investigation

This question is impossible to answer without knowing many more of the facts of your case, and is therefore beyond the purview of a website such as...

Can your employer make you work your off?

Unless you have a contract that says otherwise, yes, your employer may require you to work on what is usually your day off. Of course, they must...

I'm going to disagree respectfully with my colleagues. I think there is a good chance you are owed overtime compensation, and I don't believe that...

Can a lawyer help me appeal my EDD claim appeal?

Yes. Generally you have a very short period of time (usually just 20 days) to file an appeal. Therefore you should contact an attorney as soon as...

Employer wrongfully withholding money from check. What should I do?

So far you are doing everything you should: you are keeping a written record of the unauthorized (and illegal) deductions, and you have informed...

Selected as the best answer

You are probably correct; your employer like did not have you on his books for unemployment purposes because you were classified as a 1099...

Payment clause in contract

If you, C, are an employee of B, then B must pay you regardless of whether A pays B. If you are an independent contractor, then you and B can...

Do I have the right to sue an abusive employer towards employees for holding breaks and lunches after 4-5 hours?

It sounds from your description of your job (i.e. involving mostly manual labor) that you are a non-exempt employee. This means that you are...

We are being charged for miss rang food.

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. Your employer may not deduct your pay to cover losses that are the result of ordinary negligence, and a mis-ring likely...

Last paycheck from July 2014

Your employer must pay you for all hours worked. Period. It doesn't matter if your employer thinks you "deserve" it. If you work the hours, your...