First you need to decide whether filing your administrative complaint should be with the EEOC or the California Civil Rights Department (formerly...

Yes, your employer can require you to take your meal period three hours into your shift. Note, that will not relieve the employer from its duty to...

It sounds like you have been misclassified as an independent contractor. That means your employer has likely violated several Labor Code...

An employer has a legal duty to attempt to accommodate your closely held religious beliefs and worship. The employer's duty can be limited by...

Your attorney is legally entitled to have a lien on any recovery you may receive equal to the value of the services he rendered, except under...

As long as the courtroom allows for remotely attending hearings and trials, it is permissible. Most judges are fine with remote appearances, and...

Mutual mistake can be a meritorious contract defense, but whether that occurred with you would require far more information. It would be wise for...

Your post reveals several violations of the California Labor Code for which you should be awarded damages and penalties. Your prudent move would...

Yes. If you walk off the job when the employer wants you to stay, you can be disciplined or terminated. Call it job abandonment, or just...

It is not unusual for a defendant to drag its heals in preparing a settlement agreement. You simply need to stay on top of them, pestering them...

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