I requested my employee pay status (exempt or nonexempt) in writing. How long does my boss have to legally respond to me?

You have received some excellent responses. I write only to add that, even if you were exempt at one time, your employer may have unintentionally...

I caught the manager of the restaurant I work for doing cocaine and having sex with an employee on video. What should I do?

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum. I write only to point out that it is odd that the manager got a warning while the employee was fired. If they are of...

A lawsuit can only have merit when something *illegal* has happened -- that is, when the law has actually been broken. What law do you believe was...

May I claim unpaid commission to the CA Labor Board?

I agree with Ms. Karila and Mr. Pedersen's excellent responses. I write only to add that, although employers are required to pay wages due upon...

Fired while out on FMLA leave to bond with newborn. Co. admits wrongdoing. How to value a settlement?

I agree with Ms. Spencer and Mr. Pedersen's excellent responses. You are in the same city as Mr. Pedersen, and based on the answers I've seen him...

I completely agree with Ms. Foster. She would probably be a fine attorney to contact. I write only to add that the EEOC was correct, and that...

I work in a big company, my manager was discrminating me and making fun of my accent in front of all employee for few month,

It is illegal to harass someone on the basis of their race or national origin. Harassing someone because of their accent is a strong indicator of...

I invested $200K in a Co that has since changed names and refuses to carry my shares over to the new Co. Same owners, new name.

These types of equity cases are complicated. You will have to demonstrate your equity interest in the new company. The e-mails that you discuss are...

I was harassed, threatened and constantly told to resign by manager,

I'm sorry this happened to you. It sounds like a terrible place to work. You will not like what I have to tell you. Most people use the term...

Is it legal to have a contract sign by employees barring them from working in a competing salon across the street?

Noncompete agreements are illegal in California. Although employees can be barred from working for a competitor during the term of their...