Requesting personnel files and payroll records from staffing agency?

Some tasks are best left to the professionals; and yours is no exception. Your issue is one that will trigger vertical joint employment...

Yours is a multipart question that requires the consultation and advice of legal counsel.

Am I being treated fairly at work?

You may not agree with many of the gym's procedures, and at times, you may feel like you are being treated unfairly; however, unless you are being...

I got laid off for bringing up concerns about feeling uncomfortable working with one of my coworkers can I sue?

The other attorneys have provided you with excellent information. To answer the issue at the tail end of your question: If your employer took...

In California, am I entitled a day off if I work 6 hours a day 7 days a week?

This issue was recently resolved by the California Supreme Court in Mendoza v. Nordstrom, Inc. The statute at issue, which is also relevant to...

Can I register a trademark for one use for brand protection, with the intention to add additional uses 5+ years down the line?

It appears you have somewhat answered your own question. That is, although you may not be able to obtain the exclusive right to use the trademark...

What kind of agreement do we need?

You simply need an agreement of some sort. The type of entity structure will make a difference as to whether you require a partnership agreement,...

If someone has a name registered as an LLC, can I use that name for my business store front in the same state?

You are correct in that you may not be able to file the exact same LLC with the Secretary of State; however this is not because of trademark...

Do i have a case?

Simply put, and further assuming you have paid sick leave available for use, it is your employer's responsibility to make the necessary...

When a company down sizes it's employees, is it legal to force the remaining employees to work for set pay for 50-60hr wrk weeks

It appears that you are likely a nonexempt employee. If this is true, your employer's conduct is not normal and likely in violation of numerous...