Hello. California Labor Code section 201(a) requires that an employee be paid “immediately” all earned wages that are due and owing at the time of...

Setting aside the issues of choice of law (i.e., whether Texas state law or California law will apply) and the enforceability of an express...

Section 3344 of the California Civil Code prohibits one from using the voice of another “in any manner” without “such person’s prior consent.” A...

Yes. Threatening to inflict bodily harm on a law enforcement officer is a crime in every jurisdiction in the country.

California Labor Code section 98.6 provides whistleblower protection to employees who report their employers' wage and hour violations. Direct...

The answer to your question is: Yes, an employer may sue you for blackmailing them. The real question is whether your threat to report illegal...

I echo the advice that you should pose all questions to your current attorney, as he or she is required to be your zealous and competent advocate...

The employment relationship is fundamentally a contractual one in California. When you accepted the offer of employment, that formed a contract...

California Labor Code section 203 provides for waiting time penalties if an employer “willfully” fails to pay a fired or resigning employee all...

Generally, no. The leading case on that issue is the Kerr’s Catering case, which essentially holds that employers may not hold employees...