Can a company require a salaried employee to take unpaid time off?

Unfortunately, employers are not required to pay employees, even salaried ones, for days not worked. That includes days that an employer closes for...

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Unless the reason for the scheduling accommodation you request is because of medical reasons to treat a disability or for religious practices,...

In California, what are the consequences when an employer misclassified an employee as Independent Contractor?

For the employer, the consequences for misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can be substantial. For you, as an employee, you may...

You should be getting a 10 minute rest break for every 4 hours worked and a 30 minute uninterrupted meal break for the first 8 hours of work, which...

It is not illegal for employers to "round off" the time worked as long as it works both ways. That also means if you are late less than 7 minutes,...

I need a lawyer in employment of nails business.

Try using the "Find a Lawyer" function to search for employment or business law attorneys in your area. This is a question & answer function. You...

Are we required to pay an extra hour of comp to a nurse who claims she cannot take a meal break and works over 7 hours?

California law imposes a one hour penalty to employers when an employee is not permitted to take their half-hour uninterrupted meal break. It is...

It is perfectly legal to use your middle name or even variations of your name, as long as you are not attempting to defraud anyone. However, in...

I am awaiting a hearing on an RO I have filed (in Ca.). May I receive a closed or private hearing?

The courts are a public forum. Everything that is filed with the court is public record and court appearances are open to the public unless...

California Labor Code, section 230.8 requires employers of 25 or more employees to allow parents to attend school activities , not to exceed 40...