Co-worker read my personal files in my mangers office

I agree. While it is shady and intrusive, your privacy interests in your employment file is limited. In fact, courts have ruled that, if you use a...

I am asking my employer for vacation time that was not paid to me when I was terminated. Is the following letter OK to present?

Yes. You have the right approach and I think this is something that should be brought to the labor commissioner. Keep in mind that the labor...

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Is it a breach in labor law for me to work five hours strait w/out a break?

Under the facts you describe above, the meal period is lawful (if you are truly relieved of all work dities for 30 min) but they have unlawfully...

I worked 40 hrs a week M-F 9am-5Pm. The employer misclassified me as Independent Contractor instead of W2?

Whether or not a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is a factual question, is not always clear cut. If you showed up to his office...

Is an hourly employee entitled to overtime pay for working more than 8 hrs/day or more than 40hrs/week?

Yes California law requires overtime to be paid for any day which employee works over eight hours that day, or for any week in which the employee...

Can I sue my former employer for the various forms of harassment and discrimination I recieved over the years?

I would add that you must seek counsel as soon as possible. From what you describe, it appears you have several viable causes of action. However,...

IF TERMINATED FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO ADJUST WORK HOURS DUE TO IT CREATING PERSONAL HARDSHIP CAN YOU GET UNEMPLOYMENT?

It seems like you are seeking unemployment benefits after a termination. I would encourage you to file for unemployment benefits and explain to the...

Im an auto shop manager. My employer wants to cut off my salary and make me commission. I know there are laws since im a manager

The requirement that he pay you a salary equal to twice the minimum wage in a 40 hour week affects only whether or not you are entitled to...

I've been laid off while on restricted duties from WC do I have a case

Your employer has a duty to engage in a process to determine if you can perform your job while you are suffering some disability. It sounds as if...

What is the statue of limitation on filing a case against an employer that violated break and timemeal?

I'm assuming that you still work for the company (as of the date of your post, September 13, 2013). The statute of limitation is three years, and...