What rights do I have if I am an independent contractor, and the business has been ran under my business license?

If you are truly an independent contractor (and that is always an open question), your rights are limited to the contractual arrangement you have...

I was fired hours after slicing off the tip of my thumb. No workman's comp claims were filed by my employer.

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee who is hurt on the job (Cal. Labor Code, section 132a). You need a workers compensation attorney...

Can my employer legally say: i'll give you an extra day off to look for a transfer?

In almost all private businesses, the employer has the right to assign work schedules as it deems necessary for the business. The exceptions to...

Wage & Hour Claim - When I was terminated I did not get properly paid out. It took my employer more than 30 days to pay me...

Once the court's decision became a judgment, the issue became final and binding on any other judicial forum. So, no, you cannot re-litigate the...

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Is it legal for a California employer to make employee clock out n sit thru a meeting before handing him his paycheck?

If you are a non-exempt (hourly) employee, the employer must pay the employee for all time the employee is subject to the employer's control. Thus,...

Intentionally misclassified ! I was scammed by my employer!!! better should to file bfor or after he closes down?

I see no benefit to waiting until after the business owner closes. You may find it difficult to collect any judgment against the business...

What's going on here? confused

Trying to piece together what you are saying, I think you are claiming you were misclassified as an independent contractor, rather than as an...

Do i need an employment attorney?

You definitely should, at the very least, consult with an employment law attorney who can listen to the whole story and then provide you with an...

Is this discrimination and harassment?

Discrimination and harassment only takes on legal significance if the reason for the employer's discriminatory or harassing acts is motivated by a...

Do I have a good chance at winning my case ?

You do not specify what case you are referring to but I will assume you are asking about whether you will be eligible for unemployment benefits if...