How do I get my former employers write-ups, if they refuse to give them to me?

Make a formal request for your personnel file pursuant to Labor Code 1198.5. Under that section, employers must provide an employee's personnel...

Can I leave in the middle if I get another offer?

It is acceptable to stop providing free labor at any time. And as Ms. Byrnes noted, many unpaid internships are in violation of the law to begin...

As an independent contractor can i sue a company who hired one of my employees

There is a strong public policy in favor of allowing this sort of competition. In fact, any effort you might take to limit an employee's ability...

Is there a statue of limitations for filing a wrongful termination suit in California?

Most claims against a government entity in California must be "noticed" within 6 months of when the cause of action accrued. Claims that would be...

1. Can I file a complaint against a deputy that works with the labor board? 2. Who do I file a complaint to regarding my taxes?

Knowing absolutely nothing about your underlying claim, it's impossible to know whether your expectations for settlement were realistic and...

Is it against the law for an intern to continue being paid the same wages if he/she takes on a full time position?

"Paid intern" is just another way of saying "employee." Unfortunately, unless there is a contract or union agreement which provides otherwise,...

I quit on 1/2/15

Based on your response to one of the other posters, it seems you did get paid via direct deposit but simply have not received a paystub or your W2....

My work does not pay for my phone or laptop. Do I need to answer work related questions on day off?

Your job is to do whatever your employer requires, even if that includes answering work emails on your day off. You are entitled to compensation...

I agree with Mr. Pederson that it's probably you. Theft is a criminal offense punishable by jail time. In general, paying an employee under the...

Do i have a case?

Barring union membership or a contract stating otherwise, your employment was "at will" and as such could be terminated at any time for any reason...