Hi, I worked 6 months at a hotel as a front desk clerk. After 6 months, my employer gave me housekeeping position. Is this fair

The employer, in most states has complete control over work assignments, as most states are subject to at-will employment rules. Unfortunately,...

Is it legal and appropriate for my boss to continually, weekly/sometimes days at a time, threaten to terminate me without actual

I agree with my colleague. Unfortunately, in California, employers have the right to treat their employees poorly, as long as they do not violate...

I was denied employment after forgetting to disclose one misdemeanor on my record.

As my colleague notes, in California is an at-will state. The employer retains complete discretion to hire and fire employees.

What recourse do I have for being terminated, but was being blackmailed?

It is critically important to determine or establish that the employer knew that the e-mails were obtained illegally by an employee on company...

Discrimination against a job applicant . Do I have a possible case?

The claim for discrimination may exist, but it important to determine the exact positions (and their corresponding duties) for which you applied. ...

California

Typically a resignation will disqualify you for unemployment benefits. While some of your facts suggest a constructive discharge (essentially you...

While in most situations, a party represented by counsel may not be spoken to directly by counsel, the line is less clear when an employee has a...

Can my boss change/reduce our salaried work schedule weekly, and still maintain we are salaried?

You are mistaken. federal and California law provide that certain employees are exempt from overtime requirements, but these exemptions are...

Do I need to do something

While the law varies from state to state, typically tips are considered property of the server, absent a tip pooling arrangement. Please consult...

Clocked out and payed only one dollar for delivery, Legal?

It does not appear this practice is permissible. Federal law (FLSA) does not allow "off the clock" work, and any such practice would likely...