Working six days in a row is legal. Working seven days in a row might be illegal, depending on how the California Supreme Court rules on a case of...

When does the penalty apply to an employer where the employee gets one hour of minimum wage for every hour not properly paid?

As my colleague said, your belief is incorrect. There is a penalty under California law where the employee is paid an hour of pay at the minimum...

Can i start a case if i was terminated by a job for discrimination?

Contact an attorney who handles discrimination cases. And do it NOW. You will need to file a complaint with the EEOC within the next 5 months if...

A class action has settled for 9 million, should I be part of it or should I get an attorney ?

Your decision on whether to hire an attorney is based on the total damages you have. If your damages are high - six figures or more - then...

In California Courts when it says 30 days to respond is that 30 CALENDAR DAYS? How is a 30 day period calculated?

Nope. And here's why - when a document is served by mail, you add five days to the deadline. So, the deadline to file the notice of appeal in your...

To elaborate on my colleague's point - anyone can sue anyone else for anything. The 1st Amendment guarantees that we all have the right to petition...

Unless you work under a union contract, you don't. There's no requirement that an employer provide you with bereavement leave. You might argue that...

Labor rights?

Wow, there's lots to unpack here. First, the change in working hours is perfectly legal. Your employer is under no obligation to pay for your meal...

Can I sue?

Yes, you can sue. The statement would be considered slander per se, and you might get some damages from it. But before you do anything, consult...

How can I get involved in the class action suit against Everest College?

The best way to get involved in a class action lawsuit is to hire a class action attorney. While we are not a big group, there are quite a few...