Does communicating with a employer count as working?

Yes it does. Anything you do that is business related counts as work...keep track of your time. Also, you should ensure you and your employer are...

I agree with Jason. Much more information is needed. You can sue Amazon and in Small Claims, argue that the boiler-plate disclaimer is...

What is the down side to filing a MTD after the other side lost both their MSJ and had their demurrer overruled?

While you provide little facts, in general, courts don't approve dismissal motions and don't like them. I don't have near enough facts to properly...

Hi I am a current college student and I have been assistant for an CEO that does not want to pay me my hours

You definitely have a case. I agree with the other attorney in that you should contact the Labor Comm. This case might be too small for an attorney...

What kind of lawyer do I need? A labor lawyer?

Yes, you need an attorney who handles class actions for wage / meal / rest period violations. We handle many of these types of class action cases...

I was accused of stealing and that my boss has me on camera, so he fired me, when i asked to see the video he replied NO

file for unemployment immediately. request that the video be brought to the hearing. find an attorney who might examine your case b/c if your boss...

School district employee and being arrested for under the influence

Your question is very vague. The criminal law is depends on whether you were arrested while driving or out in a public place. Either way, if you...

What shouldn't you do when trying to retain a civil attorney?

That question is near impossible to answer. There are many factors - years in practice, practice areas, prior history in litigation, all sorts of...

I was dismissed with prejadice from the case they want to make me a third party, can they?

Yes, they probably can. You did not provide much facts but a dismissal is only good as to the one party who filed a lawsuit. It does not work with...

I got approved for unemployment ,and now my ex employer appealed it and i have to go to court. do i have a winning chance?? help

yes, you have a great chance and also a potential civil action as well, b/c it appears you might have been fired while out on pregnancy leave. Call...