Can I get a employment contact with equity/incentives contract legally binding in an email?

Yes, if it is a privately-held company. There is little regulation of equity interests in privately-held companies, so only the normal rules of...

The defendant demanded through a subpoena to produce any and all records pertaining to my current employment including

I agree and disagree with Mr. Pedersen's thoughtful response. While discovery is broad, employment records are protected by the right to privacy...

My food service employers charge a gratuity on their catering orders but then keep most of it. Is this legal?

First of all, be certain how it is represented to the customer. A "service charge" can be kept by the employer. A "gratuity" or "tip" cannot...

I am an automotive mechanic being paid by the job they assign to me. Can they force me to work more than 8 hours/day or 40/week

I agree with Mr. Pedersen: Your employer can require you to work as many hours as they require, so long as you are paid for it. They can fire you...

Should I accept certified letter from an attorney.

Only get the letter if you want to know what your partner is thinking. In other words, of course get the letter. There is no reason not...

Do I need an attorney?

Commissions vest whenever the amount can be determined. So for the four closed escrows, you are likely owed that money. Your agreement with the...

Can a person sue his employer as he doesn't pay his employee tips money at a restaurant? The employee is however, undocumented.

The employer is not "giving him a favor by giving him a job." The employer is paying him in order to get work in return. That's not a favor; that's...

Time records were sent by email as attachment, not signed. Is it legal to modify the time?

There is no legal requirement that your timesheets be signed. The only requirement is that the employer maintain an adequate record of your time...

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I’m experiencing harassment, discrimination and retaliation from my boss.

In addition to the excellent advice you have already received, I suggest keeping a journal. In that journal, write down everything that has been...

My daughter was told to write and sign a paper at her work and has now asked for a copy and her work won't give her a copy

The law requires that she be given a copy of anything she signed. I disagree that threatening to sue them over it is a good idea, nor can I imagine...