Can an employer refuse to pay out vacation time until the employee quits or is terminated?

There is no law that requires an employer in the private sector to provide benefits to employees, including vacation. Generally, an employer can...

An employer is not required to conform to a job description. It is free to assign other work, take away work, or pretty much do anything it wants –...

There are different levels of background checks. Background checks can be superficial or can be detailed and intensive. It all depends on what the...

Is this 90-day rule valid, and where can I find details on it?

Assuming you are an independent contractor – which is what a freelance contractor usually is – then the terms of your contract govern your payment...

Was it legal for them to place me on an unpaid 9 day Leave and not inform me of my status the whole time and expect me to return

It sounds like you were placed on leave while your employer investigated something you did or it thought you did, or as discipline for something...

Mr. Pedersen is absolutely correct. Be sure to carefully read your employer's policy regarding paid leave and the 30 days reimbursement. Also...

Wage reduction?

I agree with Mr. Pedersena and Mr. Kane that your employer has the right to change its employees' compensation for future work, as long as there is...

How can I find him and make him pay. He promised the home and car but he didn't even pay for the writing done by me.

Oral contracts are just as binding as written contracts. The larger problem is establishing the terms of the contract. However, with the various...

Is there a certain amount of time employer legally has to give you your last Pay check? And what happens if they do not?

California law requires employers to pay an employee's final wages at the time the employer ends the employment, or within 72 hours if the employee...

Can I get assistance in writing an grievance against it?

Your first and best step is to speak with your union immediately, if you are represented by one. Most public school teachers in California are...