Can we terminate an employee if they do not notify their supervisor within 1 hr of start time of their absence?

As a general rule, employers may discharge employees at will, unless there is an agreement which says otherwise. However, I would caution you from...

Wrongful Termination

Discuss this with your lawyer. The prior employer may have just bought themselves a new cause of action for retaliation. At the very least, it may...

How do I contact EEOC or fair labor board?

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/ and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Can my manager force me to make up hours on the weekend after I've called off?

Yes, you have to work if your employer requires you to do so. Regardless of whether you had a legitimate reason for taking Friday off and used your...

I learned in August that my employer is withholding pay without my consent for July.

This is a huge red flag and you should be very concerned. This employer is breaking the law by not paying your wages at least twice a month. Its...

What are the chances of me being flagged by the irs because of emp/IC debacle?

There are many factors which are looked at by the IRS, as well as other state and federal agencies to determine whether a person who provides a...

Can I choose not to take vacation and get paid the cash equivalent?

It depends on the company's vacation policy. The only legal requirement is that the employer must pay all accrued vacation wages when an employee's...

Can our customer request how many people we employ at our company?

I do not know the context of your question, such as why a customer is asking about how many employees you have, but on its face, I see nothing...

Unless you can prove fraud (as it alleged in the Trump University cases), it is unlikely you will succeed with a lawsuit against a college because...

Your post does not suggest a reason upon which a lawsuit against your former employer may be based. If you are claiming unlawful discrimination...