Whether you are misclassified is fact specific. In California the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement starts with the presumption that the...

What are the major advantages and disadvantages of a these 2 business structure: sole proprietorship and LLC?

You should probably operate as a sole proprietor. I would advise you to focus on the tasks of marketing and providing excellent services. The...

Not to be an officious jerk, but a corporation doesn't have partners. It has shareholders. So, you desire to add a shareholder. Since you're...

I want to open a business selling party boxes to parents. Can I include copyrighted material or images in my themes(Batman,etc)?

I am not clear on how you are using the word "themes". You write "I want to open a business selling party boxes to parents. Can I include...

No. Your employer can't shave time. Yes, you are entitled to overtime. California law stipulates that workers who have been denied overtime pay...

Switching From Salary to Hourly Due to Misclassification

The key to your case will be documenting what you're due and the fact that you are due overtime compensation.There are two approaches you may...

What can i do if i feel i was unjustly disciplined by my employer

Assuming you're an at will employee there is not much you can do. Your employer cannot be sued for wrongful termination under these circumstances....

Can an employer take away your vacation hours?

Yes. An at will employee may be subject to modifications in work schedule, hours worked and compensation at the discretion of the employer. State...

Can an employer restrict unpaid time off?

Yes. Your employer can require you to work 51 weeks a year. There are no laws in California that require employers to grant employees unpaid time off.

Pre employment urine drug screen

There is nothing you can do. An employer may require you to pass a drug screening as a condition of an offer of employment and an employer may...