What happens if I'm owed wages, but the company closes?

If the company was a sole proprietorship or a partnership, you may be able to hold the owners liable for the business debts. But if it was a...

I want to hire an employee who is under a non-compete with current employer. How to avoid tortious interference?

In California, non-compete contracts are generally unenforceable as they are against public policy (see Cal. Business & Professions Code, section...

How much of an employees personal life will come into play during a wrongfull termination lawsuit?

I agree with Ms. Baker. When you initiate a lawsuit against an employer, it is common practice for the employer's attorneys to dig for any dirt...

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Can My Employer Reduce My Pay

In California, as I am sure all other American legal jurisdictions, the terms of the contract control the rights and obligations of the parties....

Feb 2012 myself and 7 other Co workers got fired because we were supposed to clock out at 11:30 pm

No you have no grounds for a lawsuit against the employer. The supervisor, you and the other employees who got fired all committed time card fraud....

Did i just become a creditor?

If the employer has not appealed the ruling against him and the award was turned into a judgment, which must be entered in the Superior Court which...

What are the legalities of a "volunteer" evaluating the job performance of a paid employee?

An employee's pay is commonly based upon their job performance. A negative evaluation will likely impact the rate of pay but, of course, it cannot...

Can a company legally change paying their employees paychecks from every two weeks to once a month..

In California, non-exempt (hourly) employees must be paid no less than twice a month. Exempt (salaried) employees may be paid once a month.

Can an employer pay me at a dollar an hour claiming my work was "volunteer work"?

It is difficult to claim you were a volunteer when you did not know you volunteered. Particularly, when the employer financially benefits from the...

Do I need an attorney for work?

If you spend the majority of your time performing non-exempt duties, you should be paid overtime. Exempt from from overtime are typically,...