How do I proceed? Do i have a case?

Mr. Pedersen provided a great response and I agree with him. If you agreed-upon time off was due to family and medical leave, accommodation...

Do I need to file a right to suit?

This sounds like a horrible employer and, hard as it is under the circumstances, at some point you may be far better off without this job. Your...

Your employer is incorrect on the law, as only 30 minutes is required. However, the employer is within its rights to require a 60 minute meal...

How should I go about enforcing my previous employer to pay me my final paycheck?

You can pursue a claim for these unpaid wages by: (1) Filing a wage claim: The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is a sub-agency...

I need a attorney to help me

Some retaliation is illegal and some is not. The retaliation must have been triggered by your protected activity. Protected activity usually...

Do I have any recourse for my labor situation?

I urge you to consult with one or more experienced employment law attorneys with whom you can discuss the details of your situation because you...

Mr. Bernard provided a great summary of Skelly and its history. I write to add that many times, a public employer does not provide all the...

Mr. Bernard provided a great summary of Skelly and its history. I write to add that many times, a public employer does not provide all the...

What are my chances of winning my claim if I appeal the Hearing Officer's decision?

I agree with Mr. Green, Mr. Kirschbaum, and Mr. Pedersen!! If you were an employee, it doesn't matter that one attorney directed your work because...

What should I do in order to receive my last paycheck?

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...