I'm sorry this happened to you. I respectfully disagree with my colleagues. This is both a crime and civil sexual harassment. If you file a...

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. I write to add that it depends strongly on how much money is at stake. I get calls from lots of people with similar...

Unfortunately, they may be able to fire you. The only law that may offer some protection is the Fair Employment & Housing Act ("FEHA"). It...

I'm sorry this happened to you. The California Labor Commissioner is set up to address smaller wage issues like this, where it doesn't make...

I generally agree with Mr. Pedersen's response. The only thing I would add is that, if you substantially changed your position -- such as turning...

It depends where you file it. California has a strong public policy to protect the rights of its workers, and there are statutes preventing out of...

No, that's nonsense. Who's driving makes no difference as to who gets paid. You aren't paid for travel to and from the warehouse *the first time.*...

No. This was a negotiation. You asked for more money for a stipend, and they responded. They were under no legal obligation at all to give you more...

This is a question you need to direct to your attorney. No one here can second-guess why your attorney is choosing the strategy they have. We don't...

Like so many issues, the answer is: it depends. California assumes that you were an employee, not an independent contractor. That is good news...