That doesn't sound right. Lawsuits work as follows: Plaintiff files a lawsuit with the court. Plaintiff serves the complaint on the Defendant....

Interesting. There could be a couple of reasons you are only now getting the check. First, it's possible that someone objected to the settlement,...

Unless you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, or unless your hours are being cut as to punish you for reporting certain violations...

On duty meal breaks with promised compensation

So, an on-duty meal period can be legal if certain criteria are met. First, you have to agree to the on-duty meal period. Second, you have to be...

Can I sue if I was given a 1099 for 10000 dollars for on the job supplies?

Really? Really? I ask because by giving you a 1099, the employer is jumping into a whole range of liabilities that, quite frankly, are stupid....

Is my employer allowed to ask if I spend time with another employee outside of work?

HR is throwing you a lifeline here. Now, normally, who you date is really not an employer's concern unless something from the dating world works...

What does 15 days vacation mean?

Under California law, there is no specific rule with regard to vacation pay other than the rule that you cannot ever forfeit vacation pay. All...

Hi my employer drastically cut my hours to only 2 days and within those two days I’m only working 11 hours what can I do?

Not much, unfortunately. The law does not require that your employer give you so many hours per workweek. And looking for a new job is not a...

How far back can an employer search in a criminal background check?

Under California law, a background check can only go back 7 years for convictions. That starts from the last date of disposition. So, if you are...

You definitely have a case, the question is whether or not you can bring this case as a class action. In the terms of service (which you can find...