What are the employee rights on a separate contract signed with a current employer that was never fulfilled?

The contract has to be reviewed before anyone can tell you what, if any, rights your son has. If it is interpreted as terminable at the will of...

I was told I was being paid hourly for the past three months but now find out thats not exactly true.

Any time you are under the control of an employer and certainly when you are providing labor for the employer, that time is compensable time. This...

Im on work comp and i need to know if my employer can fire me

If you were fired for filing a workers compensation claim, the employer violated California Labor Code Section 132a. But an employer can fire...

Is there a limit on the amount of time my employer can ask for an over payment back

There is no legal limit. It can be whatever you agree to.

I am being bullied and harrassed at work (a hospital.) Can I tape record the bullies comments without her knowlege/consent?

Absolutely not! You would be committing a crime, as well has exposing yourself to a civil lawsuit if you secretly record a private conversation...

Is it an effective agreement?

You are treading in dangerous water if you employ a contractor who does not provide workers compensation insurance for his employees. If they are...

Health Disclosures

No, your former employer should not be discussing your health issues without your authorization. You may want to consider a strongly worded letter,...

Is it legal for a company to let you go without paying you out ?

No, California law requires employers to pay your full wages on the day you are terminated. The employer is subject to waiting time penalties equal...

If I sign a Release of Claim with a 1542 requested by my employer, is the release void if employer decides to sue me

You should insist on the release being mutual. This should be non-negotiable.

How do I collect back pay from an employer?

The longer you wait, the less likely you will ever get paid. If the company files for bankruptcy, it will stop all legal proceedings in court or in...

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