Is my new employer required to pay me for my hours worked during probation period?

What? No, no, and no. If you are employed, you have to be paid for each and every hour of work. A number of my cases deal with employees who aren't...

My college is threatening me with conduct charges for exercising my rights?

W-o-w. Okay, contact an attorney who handles disability discrimination, or better yet, a non-profit advocacy organization. What you are describing...

What requirements need to be met for a unlawful termination?

Unfortunately, wrongful termination does not typically exist in California. Instead, there has to be something else involved. If the termination...

I received a paper asking to file a claim for a $60 reward, which would give up my rights to sue. Can I get more out of this if?

It depends on how much you lost as a result of the act. As a class action attorney, I get this question a lot, mostly from class members in the...

Probably, as you would be the successor in interest to the original purchaser of the decking. But contact the claims administrator, or better yet,...

Can my employer reduce our paycheck because we earn tips?

Okay, while I'm not sure what you mean by reducing your paycheck, the fact that he takes a percentage of your tips is a definite violation. Most...

WHAT IS WRONGFUL TERMINATION?

Wrongful termination is, in general, not a cause of action allowed in California. However, you seem to be hitting on the two areas where wrongful...

Can an employer check your credit?

The answer is essentially, it depends. California Labor Code section 1024.5(a) limits the types of employees who can be subject to credit reports...

If you're at the stage of the sheriff lock out, you're too far gone. Sorry. The sheriff lockout only occurs after you got a three day notice to...

Legally, you can take your meal period whenever you want to take your meal period. However, if you take your meal period after your sixth hour of...