Am I entitled to PTO payout if my employer withheld California taxes but I live/work in North Carolina?
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Answered on August 19, 2025
Hello. You were paid in California and were considered a California employee if California taxes were withheld. You are entitled to a PTO payout,...
Is an employer exempt from paying cell phone and mileage reimbursement if employees are on the clock and earning an hourly rate?
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Answered on August 18, 2025
Hello. Your mileage is reimburseable if the company is requrining you to do this. It doesn't matter that it's a short distance. If the company is...
Was my termination after reporting harassment and misclassification unlawful in California?
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Answered on August 18, 2025
Hello. You were a contractor. If you weren't an employee, many of the items you reference (but not all) don't apply to you. Were you some...
Am I entitled to be paid for drive time?
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Answered on August 18, 2025
Hello. If you're driving a company vehicle, and this is mandated, you're entitled to be paid from the time you turn on the vehicle until the time...
My company installed driver facing cameras in our company trucks. No policy or rule no notice no consent, is that legal?
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Answered on August 18, 2025
Hello. As you describe this, it's perfectly legal. Audio is an issue, but assuming this is just video, it's generally fine. You don't necessarily...
If my employer stops paying the full amount they owe, can that be considered being laid off?
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Answered on August 18, 2025
Hello. You're probably correct that the company won't last much longer. Paying you in this manner is illegal. There's no tax withholding nor any...
Imminent firing and unemployment coverage
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Answered on August 16, 2025
Hello. Your employer has the right to change your job as they see fit, so long as any change is legal. A lack of training is also permissible. It...
As a plaintiff on an Appeal What should i be prepared for at a Trial setting conference and case assignment hearing?
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Answered on August 16, 2025
Hello. The best answer here is to hire an attorney experienced in DLSE hearings. That's a significant award and DLSE wouldn't have made that...
Do I have a discrimination case?
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Answered on August 15, 2025
Hello. Maybe, maybe not. Or as we lawyers say, "it depends". There is a new law about this. However, if driving is a bona fide part of the job,...
Can employer threaten termination for lack of medical insurance?
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Answered on August 14, 2025
Hello. The employer must show compliance with the ACA. That's why they're asking. The time you temped doesn't matter. Good luck.