Can a defendant to a Class Action for unpaid wages to employees settle the claim for the same issue to hide Class members?

There's a lot an employer can try to do to get out liability in class context. Contact the class counsel in the class action and discuss the matter...

EMPLOYMENT LAW - REQUIRED TO WORK BEFORE NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS?

Sorry, but you absolutely can be required to attend those meetings at all hours of the day, exempt or non-exempt. In fact, most people who work in...

If a Class Action Lawsuit exists for the same issues that I have, can the Class Action toll the SOL for other issues?

Technically, the statute of limitations may be tolled until the case is resolved, or class certification is denied. I say, technically, because...

How much time does my employer have to pay me?

Since you were fired, you are supposed to receive payment within 24 hours. Contact your employer and remind them that under Labor Code section 201,...

Yeah, they can require it. It's silly, and unproductive, and could pull you into being classified as non-exempt, but they can do it.

Lawyer took on my case on a contingency basis 8/2018, haven't heard from him since 10/2018 and no response to messages or emails

You can absolutely contact a different attorney and discuss the matter with him/her. In fact, I STRONGLY suggest you do so ASAP. Let the new...

Interesting fact - Charter school employees are subject to all of California's wage and hour laws. Public school employees are not because they...

Is it against the law for my general manager ask my co worker to clock me out for a break and for me continue working?

There's nothing illegal about that. Most likely, the co-worker was up for a break and the manager wanted your co-worker to take her break within...

How easy or difficult is sue an investment company on BVI?

For you, probably not that hard. You'll have to find a reputable securities class action counsel, and then tell them your story, and then sign a...

"Why am I only getting paid overtime only after 40 hours worked in a week?"

There's a lot here that looks to be a number of serious violations of California labor law. Because of that, rather than answer your questions, I...