What do I do now to get my employment file and payroll records?

California labor code 226 is a state law claim, so you would sue, if you were going that route, in state court. Sometimes, the employer ignores a...

The job duties define the position, not the title. Whether this person is paid hourly or salary is also not determinative of the position. So, your...

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Suffering from longterm depression exacerbated by work/boss and now losing my job, do I have any legal rights or possible case?

Based on what you have stated here, I believe you have a strong case of discrimination and retaliation. I would strongly suggest that you contact...

Why do some companies in calif offer $9hr when min wage is $10hr

They probably don't know the min wage went up!

You don't have to sign the agreement as is. Everything is negotiable. I would suggest that you have an attorney talk you through this. They will...

What is the statue of limitations to file a wage claim or proceed with legal action to recover back wages from 2013 -2016?

It's important to note that you cannot go back four years by filing a wage claim with the DLSE. UC claims, the claim allowing you to go back four...

Is there something I can do?

I agree with my colleague, but will add that if the disparate treatment is based on you engaging in a protected activity, like complaining about...

Is any part of this legal? If we sign the acknowledgement are we signing away our right to a wage claim?

I don't think this practice is ethical or legal pursuant to California labor code provisions, and will ultimately expose the company to liability...

Employer withholding share of tip pool to kitchen staff as discipline?

No, wages earned are wages earned. They are not conditioned upon being to work on time. Imagine working all day and your employer refusing to pay...

I agree with my colleagues, but will add that if you believe your employer used this as a pre textual reason to terminate you, and the real reason...