I have a question regarding CA Unemployment

You must report monies earned during time you receive Unemployment benefits. Otherwise, you may be subject to repayment of benefits, penalties and...

Should I get representation?

While I do not represent you, I will attempt to provide a general response to your question. If you have not acted in the manner alleged, make...

How valid is a non-compete between a California firm and a contractor working remotely from a different country?

Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the other responding attorney. While California does not like non-compete type clauses, they will enforce...

Is this discrimination and harassment?

I read the responses provided by other attorneys and while I believe the information they provided is correct, I believe I need more information...

Which agency do you go to, the DLSE or EDD, or another?

As previously noted, the DLSE is the agency that can assist. The important distinction is whether you are properly designated an "exempt"...

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Can we establish a policy in which employees are paid for any drive time over 1 hour to/from a job at a lower "drive time" rate?

I believe you are asking for problems. Normally, time is not paid for an employee to travel from his home or residence to his workplace. However,...

I believe your mom needs to see an attorney as early as possible. More information and facts are needed to evaluate the case properly. My first...

I am a salaried doctor.

Dr., based on the information provided, it appears you are a professional exempt employee. Whether salaried or not is not the determining factor. ...

Meal breaks

You cannot sign away meal and other breaks unless very specific conditions. Would require additional research by me, but generally, not sign them...

The answer is based on whether a dental hygienist is considered a "professional exempt" employee such as attorneys and likely, unless arrangement...