Questions answered by Tuvia Korobkin

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Is this a class-action case for unpaid wages?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 26, 2014

I agree with Mr. Holzman. You and your colleagues may have claims against your employer, but you would need to consult an attorney to make that...

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Is there a minimum Salary for Exempt employees in California?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

An exempt employee must be paid the equivalent of double the state minimum wage for full time employment (40 hours per week). So, with the...

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I worked 45 hours last week, so to avoid paying me overtime my boss is asking me to work 35 hours this week. Is this legal?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

This is NOT a legal practice. If you work more than 40 hours in a workweek and/or more than 8 hours in a workday, you must be paid overtime for...

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What should I do if my employer is retaliating against me for filing a charge of discrimination due to age/sex/disability?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

Speak to an employment lawyer right away regarding your situation. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for filing a good faith complaint...

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Will I ever see a California Labor Board award?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

Speak to a collections attorney. A good collections attorney will know some creative ways to collect on the judgment.

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I was constantly having to work through my lunch while clocked out

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

Talk to an employment lawyer right away. It sounds like you have claims for failure to provide meal periods, and possibly overtime violations as...

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Do I include an employer for which I never worked for in a motion to quash subpoenas?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 13, 2014

If you have informed the defendant that you never worked for, and never applied to, this employer, and the defendant refuses to withdraw the...

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What if I found out that my employer was altering my timecard? legal advice?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 12, 2014

Your employer should not be altering your time records. Contact an employment lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case. You should also keep a...

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What are employee rights as salaried exempt manager at a retailer? Schedule changed to always work OT even on days off.

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

I agree with Mr. Phillips. If you are properly classified as an exempt employee, then your employer can require you to work overtime without...

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Do I get paid for overtime for travel time?

Tuvia's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

Your employer is incorrect; you are entitled to overtime compensation for any hours worked over 8 hours in a day and/or over 40 hours in a week,...

Tuvia Korobkin's Answers (532)

Is this a class-action case for unpaid wages?

Is there a minimum Salary for Exempt employees in California?

I worked 45 hours last week, so to avoid paying me overtime my boss is asking me to work 35 hours this week. Is this legal?

What should I do if my employer is retaliating against me for filing a charge of discrimination due to age/sex/disability?

Will I ever see a California Labor Board award?

I was constantly having to work through my lunch while clocked out

Do I include an employer for which I never worked for in a motion to quash subpoenas?

What if I found out that my employer was altering my timecard? legal advice?

What are employee rights as salaried exempt manager at a retailer? Schedule changed to always work OT even on days off.

Do I get paid for overtime for travel time?