We know about the lunch in California but do you have to take it before 6 hours or 5 hours or can you work 7 hours then lunch ?

So. . .technically, you can take your meal period whenever you want. It is your time. However, if you don't take the meal period within the first...

Based on your question, it's hard to say one way or the other. But you're in the ballpark of having a case that you would want to litigate. Contact...

First, that's totally ridiculous and the oath swearing is such that the document wouldn't necessarily pass scrutiny. Second, unfortunately, the...

I work a 8 hour shift, and get 10 minutes break after 4 hours. Am I entitled to the 2nd break, and can I sue.

The requirement that you take your rest period "after" four hours, and that you can't leave the premises are some pretty big red flags. You are...

Do I have a case?

Sorry, but what you are describing is perfectly legal. Employers in California can fire their employees for any reason or no reason. Now, if you...

Someone left their equipment in front of my vehicle without my knowledge and I ran it over. Who's at fault?

So, you're probably at fault, as you are supposed to see stuff put in front of your vehicle. But, all things considered, you are not liable for the...

Can I receive unemployment if my reason for voluntarily resigning is due to toxic environment and by trying to force me out?

Probably not. There's a big hurdle in receiving unemployment in that you are resigning. You can argue a hostile work environment that lead to a...

Am I due waiting time penalties when my final check was dated out a month from now and bank will not cash/deposit until then?

Probably yes. The hitch in waiting time penalties is the term "willful" in the statute (Labor Code section 203), which requires that the employer...

In my entire career as an attorney, and having negotiated settlements that are regularly reviewed by Courts for approval, I have never seen a...

I got caught shoplifting couple months ago and I paid a civil letter will this come out in my background check for employment

Background checks only look at public information from Courts and law enforcement, not private actions. So, if you were caught shoplifting, but...