No. You can't be required to waive your rights for work related injuries that have not happened yet.

Do you think I have a chance at the Labor Board with a wage claim?

I agree with both my colleagues.

Pregnant and denied promotion...

The conduct you describe is illegal. The difficulty will be in proving the lack of promotion and reduction in hours is because of the pregnancy. I...

My check has come years later...

The max penalty is 30 days but it has to be willful failure to pay. Waiting to claim it for five years is a problem for you though.

I never signed any paperwork or tax forms or documents of any sort stating that I was employed or an employee.

If you were paid as you say, you have claims for several Labor Code violations and can collect through a civil suit or through a claim with the...

I work hourly and commission at a total of 50hrs a week. Not allowed full time benefits

First, you should consult with an employment attorney to determine whether your job classifications, compensation and structure (part salary and...

I'm a 22 year disabled employee who has been forced to tolerate a hostile and retaliatory work environment.

You should promptly consult with an employment attorney, even before starting an EEOC claim as that may impact the time within which you have to...

Wrongful termination and misclasified as an independent contractor

You raise some very interesting potential claims regarding misclassification and wrongful termination. If you were misclassified, you would be...

Contractor gone with cash. What should I do?

Report him to the police and file suit to get your stuff back. Though there is no guarantee the police will get your money or items back quickly...

I signed termination papers at end of a seasonal contract without reading them. It said I quit. Now my unemployment is denied.

The letter you signed, which you should have read, will be the determining factor in whether you get benefits or not. From what you posted, the...