I was discharged from my job on Tuesday and still haven't received my final check am I entitled to a waiting time penalty?

Most likely. Under California law, an employer must pay all wages due to the employee within 24 hours of termination, or within 72 hours of an...

Am I entitled to waiting time wages?

You should immediately look for an employment attorney who handles wage/hour claims. Concerning violations of the Cal. Labor Code, there's usually...

Am I entitled to overtime pay?

You are most likely entitled to overtime pay. If you work more than eight (8) hours in a day, more than forty (40) hours in a week, or work seven...

How do I get my last paycheck which is being held by an employer?

You should contact an employment attorney who handles wage/hour cases for plaintiffs. Whether you are correctly classified as an independent...

That's a tough situation; hope you get through this time. Your depressive disorder and PTSD would likely qualify as a disability that's protected...

Are employer's allowed to change the character of an interview candidate's relationship from employee to IC?

Employers can try to classify the applicant as an independent contractor based on the interview but would potentially run afoul of the other issues...

Can my employer request our cash tips and add them to our paycheck without employee consent?

Likely not. The cash can be collected and paid out on your paycheck (because of tax withholding) but needs to be distributed to you in a lawful...

Can I be protected with both Section 1797 Civil Code and Section 203.1 Labor Code for a bounced check ?

You are likely entitled to protection under Cal. Labor Code § 203 and 203.1, which allows for significant penalties. Additionally, you may be...

At the workplace is bullying and harassment considered the same thing? Cause Im getting hammered daily.

I'm sorry that you are going through this, especially given the effort that you have put into your work. That being said, California law only...

Can a computer programmer who is exempt from overtime under CA Law still be misclasisified as an independent contractor.

Yes, you can still be misclassified as an independent contractor; please keep in mind that you are also potentially owed reimbursement of necessary...