Is it legal to charge employees for mistakes? For example,a server accidently ordering the wrong item and having to buy it.

You were wrongfully terminated. Employees are not the insurers of an employers business. Normal negligence is not to reimbursed by the employee...

Can I sue an Arbitrator under the federal "section 1983" for civil rights discrimination?

Not knowing much about your case, I would retain an appellate attorney to determine if you can appeal de no novo in trial court or bring an appeal...

medical plan billed me for services never received & involuntary hold was placed under my name? What type of lawyer is needed?

The plaintiffs in this matter are the health care provider and insurance company with respect to being financial victims. You are likely a victim...

CSU is asking illegal questions on employment applications, is this grounds for Labor Code 432.7 class action suit?

AVVO does not allow attorneys to accept legal work via this medium. You would have to make contact with the attorney directly.

Seasonal workers are also entitled to EDD benefits.

Did you agree to an on-duty meal break? Were you compensated for working through your meal breaks? These are the issues to be answered first. If...

At the pre-hiring interview an employer cannot ask questions pertaining to your age. This would even include the year you graduated from high...

Can my employer offer 8 and 10 hour shifts?

There is not Labor Code or Wage Order that states an employer cannot have two different shifts. However, the employer will have to pay overtime...

If you are truly exempt by law and not by title, your employer does not have that luxury of using your PTO to make up for the hours not worked on a...

My employer is cutting my hours from 40 a week to 12.5 a week because I have a child to pick up from school. Can they do that?

Your hours have almost been reduced 75% which may entitle you to unemployment benefits to make up the difference. Of course, your employer will...