Does DIR\DLSE has jurisdiction over another state (not California) if you are a California resident for a relation claim?

The DLSE does have jurisdiction over companies located in other states which employ people in California, because California employees and...

Do I have defamation case against my former employer

You cannot sue someone for making a false statement in a legal proceeding, even if you can prove the statement is false. Such statements are...

1099 hrly (computer industry). Open-ended contract ended due to lack of work. Trouble collecting final paycheck. What recourse?

If you were misclassified as an independent contractor you have legal remedies available to you for potential wage and hour violations as well as...

Hypothetically speaking, if I sign a hiring contract with illegal clauses (and I am fully aware they are not legal) can I

It is not possible to answer a hypothetical of this nature. A contract which contains illegal clauses may be void on its face or voidable by the...

There is no basis to sue an employer for not confirming employment because employers have no legal duty to do so. Try contacting your former...

What is a rule for hostile work environment? Visual harassment, Racial and Consistent harrassment.

Many people misunderstand the concept of harassment in the workplace, at least in a legal context. Legally, when a co-worker engages in severe or...

Hired as Full time worker but only part time hours were given

Unless you were given an employment contract which guaranteed you would work a minimum number of hours, the employer has the legal right to change...

Full name not on my pay check?

You can ask your employer to correct your name but it should not matter as long as they have your correct social security number. That is what...

Should I get an attorney

It will be difficult to get a reputable attorney to represent you on such short notice. Perhaps, you can get a consultation to address the issues...

Is it wrong for auditors to tell evaluation to the manager when they stated it was confidential?

Is it wrong? Yes. Was it smart? No. But is it illegal? No. There is no legally protectable right to confidentiality under the circumstances you...