Labor laws

You admit that you were given a full 30 minute uninterrupted break. Therefore, your employer complied with the law and you are not entitled to any...

Can an employer change your title and move you from salary to hourly at a lower rate than my salary is worth?

There is nothing unlawful about changing the terms of your employment unless you have an express contract guaranteeing your previous terms for a...

I'm being harassed at work by a coworker. It's been going on for years, management won't do anything, what recourses do I have?

The law does not prohibit people from generally being mean or rude. However, the law prohibits harassment based on legally protected traits (such...

Is it legal for a fellow employee to secretly record me on my lunch break in my car and give anything recorded to hr?

No, it's not harassment, and yes, the video can be used to incriminate you. If you returned to work high, this incident is going to be very...

It is a common misconception that HR exists to protect employees and must operate as a neutral third party. The reality is that HR is just another...

Is it legal for an employer to communicate with employee by writing, and request employee to send request by writing?

Asker, It might be frustrating being told that you need to hire an attorney in response to what you likely feel is a straight forward question...

California law regards to the relationship between OT and PTO?

Overtime is always based on actual hours worked--PTO, holidays, vacation and sick days don't matter at all. When the actual hours worked exceed 8...

Are you aloud to receive unemployment while they are waiting for the disability to be approved.

You cannot receive unemployment benefits while you are waiting for disability payments because in order to collect unemployment you need to prove...

I have been suspended without pay, during my suspension they are asking for me to send files (work) Can they fire me if I don't?

Yes, you can be fired for not returning company files to your employer. Unless you have an agreement to the contrary, you are an "at will"...

Your current state of residence has no bearing on where you are allowed to file a lawsuit. Jurisdiction and venue can be complicated to determine,...