Can your employer make you work saturday, and if you dont you have to use PTO?

As long as it does not violate the terms of a union contract, an employer can designate any work hours it deems necessary. Of course, they have to...

Halloween Costumes & the work place

Just the fact that you are asking this question indicates you have reason to be concerned, and rightfully so. While such a costume may be fine for...

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What is the penalty for working and reciving disabilty at the same time

It depends on whether the person has lied to receive benefits they are not entitled to. If so, it is a criminal offense and the person can be...

How do you answer employment questions once you have had your record from 29 years ago expunged?

Employers can only ask about whether you have been convicted of a crime, not whether you have ever been arrested. If the conviction has been...

What are my legal rights under NE labor laws?

The title to this question is confusing. The letters NE, would indicate Nebraska, but this is posted as a California question, and since I am only...

I was deemed ineligible for CA Unemployment Benefits because I was discharged for misconduct. No misconduct ever occurred?

Sometimes these hearings come down to the credibility of the witnesses who testify before the Administrative Law Judge. I doubt that the customer...

My UI Benefits denied and I appealed

Verify with the EDD that they received your appeal. If they did, you will be given a hearing date. If they still claim they did not, resend your...

Can a company force employees to take furlough (leave without pay) in 1 week increments vs 1 day increments?

Yes, it is true and it is legal. Since exempt employees are not paid by the hour, the employer may be required to pay an exempt employee for the...

What should i do?

There are many factors that can be used to decide the credibility of record keeping, such as how contemporaneous they are kept, whether the time...

Should i sue my employer civily or just let the DOL take care of it?

See my prior response. To answer your additional question, lawsuits are an option but they are more expensive and may take more time. If there is a...