Employment/Labor law advice

I agree with my colleague, consulting with an attorney would be a prudent step. However it may be premature because HR has yet to come to any...

My employer refuse to sign my time card because it was late.

The important questions is: Were you paid in a timely manner for the work you performed?

Employment Threat/Harassment/Retaliation

You cannot be targeted for termination solely based on the fact that you filed a worker's comp claim.

Can I sue my boss if he shares waiter's tips at his restaurant?

I agree with my colleague. It is unlawful for an employer to take the gratuity left by a patron. California Labor law is very clear on this....

What are my rights regarding meal and rest breaks and their enforcement in the workplace?

The first question to ask is what classification of employee are you. There are three main categories of exemption in California: managerial,...

If an employee is fired in violation of CA Labor Code 203... would that unlawful termination be considered a wrongful term?

§ 203(a) states that if an employer fails to immediately pay wages earned upon discharge of an employee (either through resignation or...

Late Paycheck? Illegal?

The state of California takes these violations very seriously. The Labor Code § 204 states that all wages shall be paid semimonthly on...

Is it legal for employers to ask you to disclose your social security number on an employment application?

Potential employers may ask you for this information. However, I would caution you to always be vigilant about who you pass this information along...

I am receiving below minimum wage as a food server, is it legal for the employer to put service charge on top of the salary?

Absolutely not. In the state of California requires the payment of minimum wage to all employees. Wage orders and labor codes require this. CA...

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Is illegal to be soliciting customers of my ex employer?

Non compete clauses are used to protect businesses from having employees turn into competitors and losing proprietary information and trade...