Hello, Make sure you make any complaint in writing regarding your beliefs in how you are classified. Then you can speak to the labor board or...

This has been happening a lot to numerous people around the country! You are not alone. There should be a current class action and you should join it.

The state only cares if you get paid minimum wage for all hours worked. Anything beyond that is contractual.

You can be able to use any evidence you have. Anything and everything helps. I am sorry for what happened and you should speak to a lawyer.

You can get terminated for any reason since California is an at will state. Further, as Robert explained, there is no protection for those who...

They can do that. They can still "keep you on the books" but they only have to pay you for hours actually worked. If you worked no hours, you get...

You should speak to your union rep. They have guidelines in how they can terminate and any recourse you can go through to determine any next steps....

Maybe. It depends on a lot of questions but it’s a maybe. You could also go after your boyfriend directly. You could go after the employer if the...

That is not illegal. There is no law that says they can’t do that.

An owner has no control over tips. He just has to pay you minimum wage for all hours worked and not steal your tips. Owners can also terminate...