What you describe is blatant California labor code violations. It likely means that you are owed compensation and that your employer is liable...

My employer makes us file a 1099 for our gratutitys every cent.But what I noticed was on the 1099 form she put our earnings in b

If you are getting gratuity, I am going to assume you're in the service industry. You are probably an employee but you could potentially be an...

What are the elements needed to prove a discrimination claim against a local government entity?

You need to hire an attorney. As in all other types of claims, what this forum really does is provide some superficial direction based on sparse...

Personal Injury: Does the meaning of "within in the scope of employment " change if you are an onc-all employee?

You ask a good question that has recently been decided in the US Supreme Court under FSLA. The question becomes if you are "waiting to be...

Repeated Wage Violations (what could be done?)

I think you got some good answers. Employment attorneys like myself like wage and hour claims because it is easy to quantify the damages. In...

Should I enter the final phase of termination from public employment--the trial before the Administrative Law Judge or settle?

Hello Professor. Allow me to answer in this way. First, you have to know that it is nearly impossible to answer any and all legal questions here...

Can a lawyer charge 40% from your award of suing your employer?

Yes that is typical for a contingency case. Think of it this way, if you don't like giving away 40% of the proceeds pay your attorney an up front...

I think you received some good input from the other attorneys. Let's break down your situation. First, you work at a Denny's in the service...

Do I have to dismiss a 132a discrimination complaint in order to pursue litigation outside the Workers Comp system?

My colleagues have given you good information but you have to know whatever you get from this and other forums is going to be highly superficial...

Is it right for them to take hAlf My check

When it comes to labor and employment law violations, the restaurant and service industry, at large, are the worst offenders. Case law is riddled...