Can an employer take away wages from an employee for food cost? Can they cut full time hours to part time without consent?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
Your employer is allowed to cut your hours without any notice and without your consent. However, it is illegal for your employer to take any money...
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Would I have a case against my employer?
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Answered on September 18, 2014
I agree with my colleague. It sounds like you may have been misclassified, but you would need a full consultation with an employment lawyer to know...
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Meal breaks?
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Answered on September 17, 2014
Yes, you should speak with an employment attorney as soon as possible. Based on your question, the company is violating the law in multiple ways,...
I'm being written up for overtime?
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Answered on September 17, 2014
Unfortunately there is no universal way to "dispute" a write-up. You can follow your company's protocol, if any, for disputing the write-up. You...
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I recently requested my personnel file under California 1198.5. The employer has 30 days to comply. What happens if they fail
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Answered on September 15, 2014
If your employer fails to comply with section 1198.5, you may sue them in court to make them comply. See, subsection (l) of 1198.5. You are also...
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In California, isn't it the law that an employer post the work schedule for the following week on thursday?
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Answered on September 11, 2014
No, there is no law that an employer post the work schedule on Thursday for the following week.
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In an automotive shop should a mechanic work by him/her self. for an 8 hour period
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Answered on September 11, 2014
There is nothing inherently illegal about having an employee work alone. However, the employee must be provided with proper DUTY-FREE meal periods...
Can an employer require me (or withhold final pay) to sign anything like an NDA after I voluntarily quit?
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Answered on September 10, 2014
Yes, they are in violation of the law. Labor Code section 203 requires that they pay you your final wages within 72 hours after you quit. If they...
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Helpme is discrimination because my pregnancy and they give layoff
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Answered on September 09, 2014
If you were fired because of your pregnancy, you may well have a claim for discrimination/wrongful termination. But a full consultation with an...
We provide free housing to some employees in exchange for certain job duties. Do we have a Wage and Hour exposure?
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Answered on September 08, 2014
This is a very sticky issue with multiple potential pitfalls exposing you to liability if not done in compliance with the relevant Labor Code...
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