Is it true that in californis managers are to be paid at least double the minimum wage?

An employee's job title is irrelevant to the rate of pay. What makes a difference is whether the employee is exempt from overtime or not. There are...

This is a very tough situation. It is more a social issue than a legal issue. However, with respect to the law, you should know it is illegal in...

If my union took two years to get a board of adjustment hearing for me, can I do something about it?

How do you know it was because of the union alone? Did the employer resist? Is the board backed up? Please provide a bit more info so we can...

Isthere an attorneysinterested in taking my case against safeway & the arbitrator who reinstated my employment w/o back pay?

Please look at my response to your other post. And for your own protection, please do not post any identifying information here, including the...

Your situation is fairly complicated. The arbitrator considered only whether your termination violated the collective bargaining agreement...

Hi. i want to know if i can sue my former employer for harrasment? I quit that job 4 months ago.

Unlawful harassment is a form of discrimination. To be unlawful, the harassment must be must be based on a protected category, such as race, sex,...

If two employees got into identical situations and only one of them was disciplined, can I do something about it?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen in all respects. Unfortunately, employees and job applicants have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot...

What do I need to know about Maternity Leave?

Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful under California and federal law. FEDERAL RIGHTS: In 1978, Congress amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...

Can a trash company install audible and recording system inside the cab of a trash truck ? for the purpose of seeing drivers

I agree with Ms. McCall. Employees have no expectation of privacy in a company-provided vehicle (or a company-provided locker, desk, computer,...

Can I be fired for missing work due to taking care of my ill baby? Is there anything I can do about my boss cursing me?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...