Can I sue?

You may be able to sue the company (probably best to file with the California Labor Commissioner) for the 2 hours of orientation. But,...

A state licensing board wrote me a letter concerning a deadline date to renew a license, but it was an error. I lost my licsens

If you are experiencing emotional distress from the letter, you have no idea how much more stress you will experience going through a very lengthy...

I was laid off , got unemployment from regular job , then found 1099 job , making me sick.. can i get benifits?

There are two issues here. The first, is whether you are really an independent contractor. If this employer is paying you via 1099, it is not...

Do I have a case ? Are law enforcement agencies exempt from religious accommodation?

Government agencies, including law enforcement, are not exempt from state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination because of religion....

Company policy for clocking in.

What the owner's daughter does or not do is not relevant. As long as you are being paid for the time actually worked, that is what is relevant. It...

My business is switching contractors over to employees. Will the change lead to a review or audit?

All it takes is one employee to complain to a government agency to initiate an investigation which could spread to several different agencies, each...

I quit my job on the 16th of October and I have yet to be paid my final hours worked, what can I do about this?

If you have already demanded your pay and the company has not complied, you can do one of three things. Have a lawyer to write a demand letter in...

Would this be a case against my employer?

I am not sure I understand whom a claim was supposed to be submitted to. Typically, employers do not pay wages to employees who take maternity...

Employment and Administrative Law. I had hearings at the California Labor Commissioner where I sued my employer.

If there is an appeal, you can have the court issue a subpoena for the tape. The subpoena then must be served on the DLSE.

Generally speaking, employee handbooks are not contracts. They serve as guidelines to allow employees to know what to expect from the company and...