What are the labor laws for taking breaks if you work 4 or 5 hours? Also is it different for independent business owners?

As the prior responses have correctly pointed out, this conduct is unlawful. However, you cannot force your employer to give you breaks and you...

Time cards

You have received some great responses already. I think the best course of action for you is to write down your time every day after you leave the...

My colleagues have accurately advised you. If you were applying for the job at this point, one of the prerequisites would be that you be...

Can my employer take their taxes out of my commission?

I have to agree with my colleagues. The answer will be found in the terms of your commissions agreement. Good luck to you.

Atty Malpractice? Wrongful term: atty sent privileged emails to me at work, now work is using that information & may lose suit.

If you were to pursue a malpractice claim, you will have to prove that the attorney fell below the standard of care of attorneys in her community,...

In L.A. civil, how do I challenge a dismissal for improper procedure?

There is nothing you can do now. However, if the other party ever files a lawsuit against you on the same debt they will be violating the federal...

For salaried dental hygienists, can they be called off for a slow day without pay? Or can I cut her reg.sch from 4 to 3 day?

Please see my answer to your prior question which covers some of this question. As to the new part, as the employer you can change a regular...

I am sorry to say there is absolutely nothing you can do except find another job where you might be treated more fairly. This employer is allowed...

Can a supervisor have a dialogue with a staff member about wanting to "clean up" other staff members on a social media site

The prior responses are great. I just want to add that what you describe as a hostile working environment is not the kind of hostile work...

If I have slow days where the hygienist's schedule breaks down, can I pay her % of daily salary?I.E. 4/8=50% pay.

California law provides that if an employer sends its hourly, nonexempt employee home before the end of a shift, that employee may be entitled to...