If I am supposed to use my cell phone for calls or texts from my boss or co-workers, shouldn't the employer pay for it?

Labor Code §2802 states that your employer must reimburse you for all necessary business expenses, including the use of a cell phone. Generally...

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Is it too late to participate in the lawsuit or settlement? Who would I contact?

I would certainly contact the attorneys who litigated the Norplant cases, and they can tell you whether or not it is possible.

Employer taking money back from me

You are required to be paid for reporting time, which, per the Wage Order (google "California Wage Order"), is defined as one-half of your...

If we file with the state, will the company that acquired the company reimburse us or is it a lost cause?

When your old employer was acquired, it sent all of its assets and liabilities to the new company. That includes any action unprovided meal periods...

I drive a company vehicle and am in outside sales. My company charges me personnel miles from my house to my office or first cus

That's a tricky question, and I have litigated the question a fair number of times. The answer is. . .it depends. If you are conducting work before...

Is this legal? Discrimination against renters with children?

To answer your question, no this is not legal. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1989 prohibits discrimination based upon "familial status," which...

What is the maximum an auto finance company can charge for "forced place insurance" in California?

Forced order insurance is a really complicated area of law that most attorneys avoid. There are several good attorneys who have the expertise in...

Generally speaking, you cannot be asked to provide your own tools unless you earn more than twice the minimum wage, which is currently $10 per...

Can an entire paycheck be withheld for reimbursement purposes? How much prior notice is required before reimbursement begins?

Deducting money from a paycheck is generally unlawful. Labor Code §221-225.5 outlines when an employer can deduct money from a paycheck, and when...

There are four terms for the Parties to any class action lawsuit. The Defendant is the party being sued, and is the same as in any lawsuit. The...