State is not fair

As an employee of the state, you undoubtedly have a union that is supposed to represent you. The unions have negotiated contracts (known as...

Under the CA Labor Code, can the Employer force the employee going out on disability to use their vacation before sick leave?

There is no law the requires employers to grant sick or vacation time to employees. So, when an employer does grant such benefits, it has a great...

In CA is it legal for Employers to pay fees to a recruiting agency and collect those fees from the employee?

As described, this contract does not sound legal. But the contract and surrounding facts would have to be reviewed for a more informed legal opinion.

FBI Background check for Hazmat cdl endorsement

It is very possible. While juvenile records are normally sealed, at least in California, government agencies can gain access to such records for...

Should I include work I did as a 1099 contractor in my application for unemployment insurance?

If you are unsure as to your legal status, why not list the jobs and leave it to the EDD to determine if you should have been classified as an...

No. Taking money from employees for mistakes they make is illegal and could subject your company to penalties. In some cases, such practices have...

Where can I find information regarding employees with children and their rights.

The California Labor Board (formally called the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the California Labor Commissioner) provides booklets and...

In CA, if one's job title and job description are phased out, are you considered laid off?

The EDD is reluctant to grant benefits to employees who quit their employment, when a job for which the employee is qualified for is available. You...

Can an employer force you to stay past your scheduled time off daily?

As long as you are paid for the time worked and it is not done for unlawful reasons then, yes, employers can require employees to work extra hours.

Details need to be in Paystub

Here is what California law requires employers to include on its paystubs, as quoted from Labor Code section 226(a): "(a) Every employer shall,...