Does the California Department of Industrial relations handle waiting time penalty for state employees for final check delay?

The DIR does indeed have jurisdiction over wage claims against the State. They just don't like to exercise it. If you find that they are reluctant...

Can T-Mobile legally issue a mandatory order to its retail employees to purchase its new T-Mobile branded Visa Prepaid card?

It is illegal under California law for your employer to require you to purchase its product in order to keep your job. Even if it is only $5, the...

I disagree with the previous answers. Yes, your employer can require additional certification of you. It doesn't matter if they require it of...

I am on maternity leave, and was just laid off. I went on leave 12/19/13 and was due to go back to work 3/31/14.

It is illegal to fire someone because they took maternity leave. This violates any number of laws, including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, as...

My boss is only paying us for 4 hours during inventory when it typically takes 8 hours, is this legal?

No, it is not legal. California law requires that employers pay their employees for all hours worked. You are not there to work for...

Advice on termination of employment after allowed leave by my employer

What do you mean by "attend a trade union?" Do you mean attend a union meeting? I'm not clear what you think you were terminated for. It is...

Can a bank fire you over an assumption?

Yes. Employment in California is at-will, which means your friend can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. People don't usually act for no...

If I was fired because a place was not meeting safety codes and refused to fix them what should I do?

It is illegal to terminate an employee for refusing to lie to the police. Most attorneys who represent working people, like me, take cases on a...

Where do I file Whistleblower complaints against the State of California if I am no longer an employee?

I have experience suing government entities. Depending on the issue involved, you may have to satisfy the Government Tort Claims Act by filing a...

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I think you may have a misunderstanding of the statute. California law holds that employees are at-will, unless there is a contract specifying...