Am I entitled to monetary compensation?

In most jurisdictions holiday pay and sick pay are not required to be provided by employers, so when they do offer them as fringe benefits, the...

Can my employer change my wmployment statis from w-2 to 1099, then back to w-2 3Yrs later. My job duties never changed.

Probably not. Without knowing more, it is not possible to offer an opinion as to your proper classification. But employers who switch back and...

If I feared for my protection from my employer am I legally allowed to record her during a meeting in California?

Yes, it is illegal to record a private conversation without the consent of all parties to the conversation. You can be sued civilly for such an...

Is it lawful to terminate for perceived communication short-comings with others in work environment?

It is commendable that you are working at improving your communication skills, something that is essential for almost any kind of job....

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Offered a job at X amount per year. But then paid hourly and deductions for sick days and no overtime. Do I have a case?

If you were primarily doing data entry work, you were most likely a non-exempt employee, and should be paid by the hour, including overtime...

I just realized that a paycheck from close to a year ago wasn't cashed. it says it expired in 90 days. can i get a new check?

Contact the employer and explain the situation to a person in authority. Tell them you are unable to cash the paycheck and ask, nicely, if they...

In Calif., what difference does it make if an employee is salaried nonexempt or hourly nonexempt?

Legally speaking, there is no such thing as salaried non-exempt. If the employee is non-exempt, they are supposed to be paid by the hour. The job...

Is it legal to fire an employee while placed off work by the physician?

An employer cannot terminate an employee for being on medical leave due to a qualified disability, without at least attempting to reasonably...

An employer can deduct from a salaried employee the equivalent of full days not worked. If you worked any part of the day, the employer cannot...

Do i need to give casual staff notice

Being dismissed unfairly is not the same as being dismissed unlawfully. Without knowing the full context of the nature of your business, its size,...