This kind of work schedule can't be legal, can it?

It isn't. Maybe. Labor code sections 551 and 552 prohibit an employer from requiring an employee from working more than six days in seven. I am...

Is the best course of action suing them for misrepresentation of our company?

Interesting. There may be a cause of action beyond breach of contract and fraud - there may be a cause of action under the unfair competition law...

In a class action lawsuit against a slum lord, can the amount of the setttlements be sealed?

Wait, what? I suppose it is possible to seal a class action settlement, but it is incredibly rare. In fact, even though I've prosecuted class...

Is my situation worthy of a court case against lyft?

Weird that you didn't get the job. As far as you know, did Lyft do a background check on you? There have been a few instances where something on a...

Do I have a good chance at a lawsuit for being refused a lunch break and will I be terminated if I tried to sue?

You do have a potential case for missed meal periods, though the damages won't be significant. Go ahead and contact an attorney to go over...

I won a prize as a part of a promotion at work, but now my company is refusing to honor it. What can I do?

To answer your question, your employer might be able to legally refuse to honor the incentive, but just as likely, they might not be able to weasel...

Can I sue an automobile manufacturer who settled a class action lawsuit if I was not part of the class action lawsuit?

It depends on the scope of the release in the class action settlement. If the release is broad enough to cover you as a class member, your claims...

What is the statue of limitations to file a wage claim or proceed with legal action to recover back wages from 2013 -2016?

For back wages, the statute of limitations is three years. In a lawsuit setting, that can be expanded to four years by alleging violations of the...

Do I have a leg to stand on if I don't abide by sudden dress code change?

I have to agree with Mr. Byrnes - there's nothing you can do about the dress code unless you can prove that the dress code is really an attempt to...

No. Labor Code section 221, and the resulting case law are pretty clear on this point - an employer can't force his/her employees to insure...

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