Flat rate to hourly wages

You should To an employment lawyer right away. It sounds like you've been misclassified the entire time. You may have been entitled to overtime...

Sometimes a lawyer will sue an individual to keep the case in state court. See if your former employer will defend you since you are being sued...

How do I get my check?

Mr. Kane is 100% correct. Sounds like going to the labor board may be a good option for you. Best of luck.

A co-worker got fired for selling beer to a "minor", but was shown an ID to purchase beer. Can he do something about it?

I don't see a lot of legal protection for your co-worker. In California employees can be terminated for anytime or any reason as an "at will"...

I accepted a job as the Chief Operating Officer of a company. After 60 days I discovered possible insurance fraud by my boss

You have nothing to lose by applying for unemployment benefits based on your circumstances the worst thing they could do is deny you benefits.

I just resigned due to retaliation, discrimination issues. File EEOC or ask for a severance?

There is no way to evaluate your case without hearing specifics. Talk to a lawyer.

How do I go about handling this matter of my boss threatening my position when I don't respond to sleeping with him etc..

You definitely need to consult with an attorney this is classic sexual harassment. I would consult with an attorney right away. The attorney will...

I just moved to Los Angeles from Lancaster and my boss has been saying sexual things to me making sexual disorders etc..

Contact a lawyer because you may have a good sexual harassment case.

I would disclose it. You have nothing to lose. I would disclose it with a letter from you doctor explaining in detail the problems you are having...

An employer is taking money from employee paychecks unethically. Need advice!

What a horrible thing to do! There are many violations her. Looks like your friend is getting paid less than minimum wage after the illegal...