What recourse do I have? Am I correct that they cannot ask about convictions older than 7 years?

Generally speaking, with some narrow exceptions, California employers may not ask employees about an arrest or a dismissed/expunged conviction, nor...

The key to the Brinker case is that a qualifying employee must receive a 10 minute rest period for each 4 hours of work OR "major fraction thereof"...

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Employment, Can I use family medical leave to attend to my hospitalized mom?

Employees who seek to take leave from work for one reason or another should consider communicating their questions and concerns with their...

I was driving back to the office from a client meeting, hit a pothole and my tire blew. Is my employer liable to pay for this?

In California, Labor Code 2802 requires employers to pay for expenses employees necessarily incur while discharging their duties. Employers may...

Can employer violate my privacy?

Article 1 of the California Constitution provides a right of privacy to all Californians. I am unaware of any law that generally permits employers...

EMPLOYMENT CASE QS

Aggrieved people should always hire a lawyer, experienced in the relevant field of law, to analyze all the facts of a case. When employees work...

Is this illegal?

Always hire an attorney to advise you on how your specific facts apply to the law. But generally in California, if an employee gives at least 72...

Rear-ended

I concur with my colleagues. Always retain legal counsel.