In California, all employees are considered at-will unless there is a contract to the contrary. At-will employment means the employer may terminate...

I agree with my colleagues that you likely may be classified as an employee and not an Independent contractor. In that case, it is unlawful for the...

You do not need to work for 6 months before any of the Labor Code protections come in place. The Labor Code applies as soon as you start working....

I am sorry this happened to you. It is suspicious that only you were let go; however, to have a meritorious claim for discrimination, you need to...

I am really sorry this happened to you. It is a common mistake on the employer’s part to misunderstand the interrelation of the Fair Employment and...

I agree with the previous response about consulting a criminal attorney. As to the employment law part, "paying under the table" raises a red...

In California, all employees are considered at-will unless there is a contract to the contrary. At-will employment means the employer may terminate...

Sexual Harassment cases are very fact specific. More facts would need to be known to advise you if you have a meritorious claim. Your employer has...

Because your employment is at will, your employer can change your wages any time with appropriate notice. However, if the wage cut occurred because...

I agree with my colleagues: it should not be difficult to find an attorney for a meritorious case. At any rate, you should consult an employment...