Can I sue my employer for paying less than minimum wage?

If the City code where you work requires you to be paid a minimum which is higher than the state mandated minimum, then you may have grounds to sue...

Do I need a labor attorney?

You will never know whether your actions are protected under the law until you obtain a legal opinion from an attorney who practices employment...

Is this legal?

While, it is not lawful for an employer to base its rate of compensation on gender, it does have the discretion consider a variety of other factors...

Can I get my last check even though I was fired??

You say you were paid as a "vendor", with no taxes taken out, but it sounds as though you were an employee. The distinction is important. If you...

Contact Cal OSHA. It is unlawful for the employer to fire you for making a complaint about an unsafe work environment.

Either you are an employee or an independent contractor. The distinction is very important. As an employee,, you must be paid for your services no...

It is always better to err on the side of caution with the EDD. In my opinion, you should report the pay the church gives you and explain it is not...

Employers are legally required to provide a safe work environment. If you have a reasonable belief that your work environment is unsafe to work in...

Can I see for gay/lesbian bias?

If you think you can prove you were denied entry to a business establishment because of sexual orientation, you can sue under the Unruh Civil...

Can I qualify for unemployment if I quit my job voluntarily (but because of intolerable work conditions)?

You will increase your chances of convincing the ALJ you quit with good cause, if you can show that a reasonable person, unless the circumstances,...