There can be serious consequences for employers who fail to prevent sexual harassment at work. If the harassment was by a supervisor, it's easier...

If you were truly a 1099 worker, you can only sue the employer if they breached a contract you worked under. But the employer could have...

Am I exempt from overtime pay or meal break compensation in any way?

Your job duties will likely determine whether you are exempt or not, and therefore, where you should be paid overtime and meal period...

No rest breaks and late meal periods can create a significant liability for a company. Many of us employment lawyers on Avvo offer free...

What can I do if I was wrongfully accused of drinking on the job and laid off ?

If you are an at-will employee, the employer is usually given some leeway in getting things wrong, if they have reasonable information to rely on...

As a non-exempt employee, employer is required to provide you with at least a 30-minute lunch break (unpaid) before the end of your 5th hour of the...

Is this a potential employment class action or adverse employment action under California or Federal law?

Assuming you are an at-will employee (which most employees are in California), there is no illegality by the employer. However, these circumstances...

Do I have a case for compensation from the situation below?

If you are misclassified as an exempt employee (which is likely), then there are consequences for the employer for such misclassification. If they...

I am a waiter and my manager is sending out a weekly quiz for all of us to take on our own time. Is this legal?

If you are required to do work-related activities by the employer off-the-clock, the employer must compensate you for that in California. There are...

What can I do about not receiving my lunch break at the time I'm supposed to

Assuming you are not in a union, employer must "provide" minimum of 30-minute lunch before the end of the 5th hour of your shift. Making a schedule...