Is there recourse for this, breach of contract maybe?

Well, this is not an employment question - I'll reclassify it so that you can better responses.

It is a violation of privacy, and your former employer would have no reason to run the check unless it wanted to harass you. So, under the FCRA,...

What is the statute of limitations when released employee doesn't receive accrued termination pay for vacation time?

Technically, three years, but with proper pleading, you can extend it out to four. For waiting time penalties (which are associated with a failure...

Is it legal to make employees wait after work to get their paycheck?

So, they don't mail the check if you don't show up? That's odd. Anyway, it is legal, but with a caveat - they have to pay you for waiting in line....

Is it legal, yes. Is it smart, nope. As you said, everyone is now on edge, and if anyone complains about the guy's behavior (do it in writing so...

Lunch/meal violations question

Wow, okay. There's a lot going on. First, you have a misclassification issue. If you aren't actually earning a commission, then you don't fall...

What do I need to do after adding officers using CA labor code 558.1 ?

That's a good question, and since 558.1 is relatively new, it isn't completely obvious one way or the other. At minimum, you'll have to prove their...

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What are my options if my paystubs have less hours than I actually worked?

Well, what your employer is doing violates three different provisions of the California Labor Code. As an employee you are supposed to be paid for...

When my employer tells me I must come in for an unscheduled shift with no excuse is this legal?

Unfortunately, it is legal. There is no requirement that your employer give you a set schedule in advance. The only exception to that rule is that...

Can a WCAB approved compromise and release include and waive ALL potential CA labor code disputes?

Technically, you might have the ability to get out of the release as it relates to your Labor Code claims. Labor Code sections 206 and 206.5...