Could I sue my employer?

As other attorneys have stated, it sounds like you may have a viable claim for failure to provide meal periods, and possibly other wage and hour...

Is it worth starting a lawsuit against a company who has violated meal/break laws in CA?

Generally, non-exempt employees must be provided a 30-minute, uninterrupted, off-duty meal period before the end of the fifth hour of work. You are...

Can a restaurant get in trouble for not giving a lunch?

There is no general exception for chefs from California's wage and hour laws. In fact, as a restaurant employee, you are specifically protected by...

Been on disability because of pregnancy. Was laid off when I came back. When would be my last day of work.

I don't know the answer to your question off-hand, but you might want to contact the EDD to ask your question:...

If I get fired or lay off after my disability and also complaint to HR, is it retaliation?

Generally, it is illegal for an employer to fire you because of your disability. It is also illegal to fire you for taking qualified medical...

Wrongful termination. I believe my employer terminated me without a good cause, according with what he said at the moment of

In California, employment is "at will" unless specified otherwise in a contract. "At will" means the employee can quit at any time, and the...

What do I need to consider before signing a severance agreement?

It sounds like you are considering exactly what you should be considering, i.e., what claims you might have against the company that you would give...

AS A DELIVERY DRIVER CAN AN EMPLOYER MAKE THE EMPLOYEE PAY FOR A CLAIM FOR A ACCIDENT ON COMPANY TIME MAKING A DELIVERY

Generally, a California employer may not require an employee to reimburse the employer for damage to equipment, unless the employer can show that...

Your employer may NOT retaliate against you in any way for reporting illegal behavior or for opposing an illegal practice. It sounds like you may...

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Assuming you are correct, and you should have been classified as an employee rather than an independent contractor, your employer may not charge...

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