I hired a care taker for my father in law and offered Room and board instead of pay. Am i liable for back wages?

Yes, you are liable for wages. While there is a room and board credit that may be applied for a live-in employee, it is only up to a certain cap...

Do you really think an employer will admit it fired you for making an OSHA complaint? It might as well write you a check now, if they did. Of...

Does Cal. Labor Code Sec. 203 apply to public sector employers?

Good question. Unfortunately, most public employers are exempt from the penalty provisions provided in many of the sections of the labor code,...

Can i sue my work even though I filed a workers comp?

Unfortunately, the workers compensation system, with all its flaws, is the exclusive jurisdiction for work related injuries. It would take a very...

Employment

As we often say, you can sue anybody for anything. But whether you have a legitimate case depends on many factors not presented by your post. Most...

If on a draw vs. commission, how long can an employer go back to deduct the draw in the state of CA? Is it one pay period?

It depends on the terms of the agreement between the employer and employee.

Out on medical leave for stress and emotional reasons caused by job

If your boss is retaliating against you for having gone out on approved FMLA leave, or for any other reason prohibited by law, he and the company...

Do i have case for wrongful termination

Your location shows Chandler, Arizona. As a California lawyer, I will only address California law, assuming that is where your question...

Can I only be paid $5 an hour if I work for the state govt?

It sounds to me as though someone is taking advantage of you. I've never heard of such an exception to the minimum wage law. If I were you, I would...

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If i am in a lawsuit with my former employer can anyone from the new company i work for pass information to them to ruin my case

If the boss is asking you questions about the lawsuit or your former employer, simply tell him/her that you have been instructed by your attorney...