Does a private company have to abide by the new Law "Check the Box"?

As with anything, there are exceptions to the rule, but yes. Banning the box was written to explicitly cover private companies. Contact an attorney...

Can I still get paid out from class action lawsuit after case is settled?

Yes. Given the number of notices that go out, this sort of thing happens - not as often as you might think, but it does happen. Here's what you...

Am I entitled to waiting penalty if my employer didn't give me my check when he fired me?

Short answer: Yup. Longer answer: since it was your employer's decision to fire you, it had a duty to provide you with your last paycheck that...

Why are your hours being cut? That's the key question. If your hours are being cut because your employer dislikes your race, color, national...

You can get fired for wearing the wrong colored shoes - in California, an employer can fire an employee for any reason or no reason, so long as...

Do I file a wage claim?

Did you call the employer and ask about the check? Because technically, under the law they can't mail you the check unless you specifically...

Technically you can, and you can even demur the Answer, but it really isn't worth your time. Instead, make them eat the affirmative defenses by...

Will a recalled warrant to arrest show on a backeoundcheck?

Depending on how old the warrant is, it shouldn't show up on a background check. Even if it does, your employer or prospective employer can't...

Can my employer force me to take my unused vacation instead of pay when I quit?

They could try, but there's nothing that would prevent you from responding by changing your notice to 24 hours later. Keep in mind that legally,...

A strange phone number?

One of the first things you need to remember about the legal process is that if a person says they "spoke with an attorney" or that the "have an...