Mandated overtime

Yes your employer can mandate overtime but must pay you additional wages for that. 1 1/2 times for 8-12 hours and double time for over time. You...

I am an hourly employee living in Southern California and my boss is making me work more than 40 hours a week. Is that legal?

He can require you to work the overtime as long as it is not a health issue for you. He must pay you at 1 1/2 times your hour rate up to 12 hours...

I was advised to seek legal assistance for a job related incident/injury, and don't know where to begin? I do have

You should seek the advice of a workers compensation attorney. I agree with Ms. Spencer that psych claims are very difficult. We handle them but...

I didn't get my breaks and was verbably abused at work

You are entitled to your breaks and if that is the only issue I would recommend that you go to the California Labor Board. As far as the verbal...

I have a law suit pending with a prior employer for wrongful termination. I was fired from one job which is related to the case.

Anything is possible but not necessarily legal. If this former employer was a target of your suit and he does something to interfere with your...

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26 out of 40 work days, I had no meal time.

If you were fired for working overtime, your employer would have that right if you were warned not to do it. However you would still have to be...

Under the California Labor Code, your employer is required to give you your wage statements and a copy of any document that you signed. Other than...

MY UNION REP WANTS ME TO SIGN VOLUNTARILY QUIT I WANT TO GO TO ARBITRATION. WHAT CAN I DO?

In addition to the sound advice you have received, if your union refuses to proceed on your behalf you can bring a claim against them for a "breach...

Where i can find labor lawyer giving free consulation?

Most plaintiff employment lawyers will give a free consultation to discuss your case including our firm. You can also go to CELA. ORG which is an...

What happens if you sue a company for 'hostile workplace'?

The term "hostile work environment" does not simply mean an unfriendly or rude place to work. The environment has to be brought on by conduct that...