Do I need a lawyer?

Because there was a work injury here, the prior attorney hired was probably a Workers Compensation lawyer and may not handle disability...

Can a employer terminate a group of employees one month after making them to sing a reasonable assurance letter for employment?

The sentences and grammar in the question here are unclear. However an employer cannot terminate an employee under contract without good cause. ...

Can I clean for a client of the agency owners cleaning service that solicits me after I have agreed in a contract not to

It is possible that there was a misclassification as 1099 independent contractor here and the worker was rather an employee instead. An employer...

I worked on the 4th of July and I thought in the state of California that you got paid time and a half on holidays

Time and a half overtime for hours worked on national holidays is a myth. However the employer here may have an issue with paying time and a half...

Supervisor claims I lacked experience, but I believe it was retaliation for pointing out a safety hazard. Do I have a case?

There are sufficient facts here to suggest there may be a viable Labor Code § 1102.5 whistleblower claim. Consult with an employment attorney. ...

Cleaning is a common job duty for servers. Whether it is soda, beer, french fries, or vomit, in my personal experience, it is normal for servers...

How long does my work have to give me my last check and severance pay

In California, an employer must pay all outstanding wages owed to an employee on the day of termination.

Hire a driver but as an independent contractor to use my vehicle for work

California has a multi-factor test to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. When in doubt, it is a good idea to err on...

Can your employer close the facility for a week because he will be off on vacation and not pay the employees?

Yes. Employers may do that to non-exempt employees. In California, there is no law that requires employers to provide non-exempt employees any...

Is this considered disability discrimination?

In California, an employer cannot refuse to hire, promote, transfer, an employee because of the employee's disability. In addition to CELA, you...