Terminated a employee for harassment am I liable for wrongful termination?

Honestly, you probably could have fired him at the time you gave him a verbal warning. There is no wrongful termination cause of action under...

Do i need to pay court costs if I am only recovering $5k from a settlement lawsuit?

If you are settling, you shouldn't be paying any additional costs. The agreement should state that both sides are responsible for their own costs...

You have to meet and confer, and you have to file three separate motions. But, you can put all three motions on calendar for the same day and time....

First, if your employer asks you to work OT, you have to work OT. Okay, technically you don't have to do anything, but the employer can make...

What do I do if my employer is changing my timecard without my knowledge?

To reiterate Mr. Pedersen's answer, what you are describing one of the biggest taboos in wage and hour litigation. Changing an employee's time to...

Lunch break time start

So long as your meal period is completed before your sixth hour of work, (11:59), your employer is considered to have provided you with a meal...

In a word, yes. Since 2007, I have represented employees in class action lawsuits against the largest employers in the country, and have been...

Am I required to take a lunch break?

If you're an exempt employee in California, you have no right to a meal period whatsoever, and your employer can require you to skip lunches. In...

Cell Phone Reimbursement ?

You can do one of two things: First, you can file a claim with the Labor Commissioner for your employer's failure to reimburse your business...

First, if you are a lead plaintiff in a class action, SPEAK TO YOUR LAWYER. They are there to answer your questions. They may be busy with aspects...