Is it legal to pay employees a set amount each week regardless of how many hours they work, even if the set amount covers my OT?

Here is pertinent information you need to know: California's overtime pay laws require the payment of time and one half to non-exempt employees...

Is there anyway to get paternity leave in Calfornia working for a smaller business (20 employees)?

Under the Federal PDA or Pregnancy Discrimination Act, if your company offers any benefits or medical leave (paid or unpaid) to workers with a...

Do I have a case against a public school district for racial, age and national origin discrimination over a promotion ?

I would follow the recommended process before going down the avenue of potential litigation, which an EEOC or DFEH complaint would undoubtedly be....

Can i be legally bound to a contract from my employer prohibiting me from freelance photo work for ten years?

Non-competes in CA are generally enforceable against someone who also has an ownership interest in a business and not against employees or...

Can my employer require weekly testing while I am still out on disability and am I responsible to repay the premium for Feb?

Generally speaking, state laws typically allow employers to test applicants for drugs. However, the employer must follow the state's rules about...

Excluding certain classification exemptions and exceptions to the law in general, in California, the overtime provisions are that a nonexempt...

A common question for those forming companies is how to deal with par value, which is understandable because it often does not bear a relationship...

Is an employer legally allowed to fire me if I don't join the union; am I still able to be employed with out being in the union?

You may not be required to be a union member. But, if you do not work in a Right to Work state, you may be required to pay union fees.

Questions should not be asked about gender, race, religion, and national origin, either on employment applications or during job interviews. It is...

Can either of us sell the business without the others signature?

If you each own 50% of the corporation, by definition, each owner would be able to dispose of his/her share unless there are specific restrictions...