Can my manager force me to take a lunch on a shift 5:30 - 11pm

I agree with my colleague, here. Under most wage orders, an employer may not employ a person for a work period of more than five (5) hours without...

Can I sue my employer for physically hitting me?

The short answer is "Yes!", you may sue your employer for hitting you. But my colleague asked some good questions: were you hurt? have you seen...

Would this be wrongful termination?

I agree with Attorney Kirschbaum's detailed response. At-will employment can have brutal and sometimes unfair consequences. But as a practical...

Union contract has -NO-mention of Sunday work,,company is making a mandatory Sunday-with penalties if you don't work-is it legal

I agree with Attorney Freda. But on another point, have you spoken with your Union representative? What does your union say about this new...

Workers comp mile

Your workers compensation attorney should follow-up to get you the mileage due. I assume this mileage is for a doctor's visit or deposition or...

Can they do that?

You may also want to talk with a debt collection attorney. Ignoring it may make it go away, or an aggressive collector may list the debt on your...

I appreciate it feels uncomfortable knowing the employer may be about to discharge you. But, attorneys Salter and Kennedy are correct - you may be...

Once a judgement has been served to my ex employer that owe me money and the time limit has arrived and she still hasnt paid me

The Labor Commissioner will try to collect for you, but it is a large bureaucracy dealing with many employers and unpaid employees. They work...

Can a major retailer make a draw commission based employee suffer wage damages/loss when the company breaks return guidelines?

Employers are permitted broad discretion in determining compensation packages, including when commissions are earned and charge backs. The...

Can my employer threaten my job if I have only used 10 of the 17 sick days I am given yearly in my contract?

While I limit my practice to California, your employer may have problems since you have statutory rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...