Can my employer deduct 30 minutes a day for a lunch break that i never take?
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Answered on November 27, 2019
Short answer: No.
Long answer: According to California law, you must be paid for the time you spend working. It doesn't matter if that time is...
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I got a mental health diversion a few months ago for 3 misdemeanors, but will this show up on a background check for jobs?
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Answered on November 26, 2019
It depends on the job, and if there is any licensing. Now, if this is a job, and not a license issue, your arrest record (and that's what it is...
Can my employer change me from nonexempt to exempt without written notification? Especially as the job/role has not changed.
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Answered on November 26, 2019
I agree with Mr. Pedersen. In fact, I've seen a major retailer do something similar to what your employer did here - each department head is...
Can DoorDash sue me for saying I will ask a question on social media after being ignored in the in app chat?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
DoorDash will probably not sue you, but if they do, contact an employment attorney as soon as possible. DoorDash, like many gig economy companies,...
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Can they give me a 3 day notice for my dogs ?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
If you are moving in 7 days, then a lot of this is nonsense by your landlord anyway. Contact your landlord and tell them that you intend on...
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Can I subpoena witnesses at some point in my labor claim filed with CA DLSE ?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
I'm not 100% certain you can, but you can certainly ask the Labor Commissioner about it. Or, and I think you should strongly consider this, you...
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What is illegal about working in a massage palor?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
If you are a massage therapist, and you are properly licensed, and only give massages, there shouldn't be a problem. If, however, you are providing...
Can your employer legally make you work during your vacation time?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
It depends on how they classify the time you spend on various projects. As an exempt employee, you can be asked to work anytime, anywhere. So, as...
Can I sue my employer for taking 30 minutes from our time worked and put it as break time?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
Ah, the auto-deduct. So, your employer is violating a whole host of laws here - from denying you a proper meal period, to unlawful deductions of...
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Can you sue a employer for failing to pay minimum wage?
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Answered on November 25, 2019
Yes. Wage and hour litigation is the sort of thing that would definitely apply here. There are a lot of issues with companies such as Shipt, and...