Am I considered "exempt" employee? Do I qualify for OT?

Your office manager duties are consistent with the "administrative" exemption from overtime. However, in order to qualify for the exemption, you...

If we have a case for environmental harassment at my husband's sales job. Met w/mgr asked site mgr to sit in. Nothing addressed.

I agree with Mr. Hirsch that what you have described likely does not amount to actionable hostile work environment, which requires "severe or...

In overtime Claims, every time an employer did not appropriately pay is that consider one violation or is it the total OT?

If you file a wage claim with the DLSE, you probably don't need an attorney but can only collect unpaid overtime going back three years. If you...

Is it legal for a employer to cut you're pay 5% and say its for abnormal usage of company vehicle

Unless you have an employment contract that guarantees you present rate of pay for a set period of time, your employer can prospectively cut your...

I strongly feel i was wrongfully terminated and am not feeling the backing by my union. Are there lawyers to take my case?

Not all "wrongful" terminations are illegal. You need to demonstrate that you were fired in violation of some provision of your collective...

I live in California but did contract work out-of-state. The agency has not paid me. Do they owe me a penalty for late payment?

If you were properly classified as a contractor, your remedy is to sue for breach of contract in civil court, or if your agreement contains a...

I agree with Mr. Hirsch that it is always important to determine whether you are properly classified as a contractor. However, your employer can...

What is the employer's penalty when an emyployee worked extra hours and made overtime but only paid like a regular pay period?

Mr. Weinman is correct. I will simply add that if you file a lawsuit in civil court, you will also be entitled to attorney fees and costs as a...

Can a my job fire me

Employers cannot retaliate against you for on-the-job injuries. However, you generally cannot sue your employer for negligence--workers comp is...

I informed my boss that I needed to be off work a few days due to my Dr diagnosis.He told many employees,is this illegal?

HIPAA only protects your medical information from disclosure by "covered entities" (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care...