I work at a restaurant for $16.50? My boss splits our tips at the end of the night but deducts our tips out of our hourly pay
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Answered on September 19, 2025
In California, your boss cannot deduct your tips from your hourly pay. You must receive your full wage of $16.50/hour regardless of how much you...
I was off work due to work injury got cleared to go back now boss states he only have 1 day a week for me can he take my days?
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Answered on September 17, 2025
The answer depends on the type of leave you took. If it was FMLA leave, then your employer must comply with the protections that come with it....
My job said I am not job protected pass 12 weeks for FMLA in California ?
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Answered on September 17, 2025
I am sorry this has happened to you. Please know that you are not completely out of options. While FMLA provides protected leave, there is also a...
Looking for help to recover wages for wrongful termination.
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Answered on September 09, 2025
Attorney Dolan correctly pointed out that this section is a Q&A forum. The proper next step would be to go on this website to the “Find a Lawyer”...
Employment issues meal breaks
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Answered on September 09, 2025
Based on what you describe, there are some important California meal and rest break rules that apply to your situation. 1. Meal periods (lunch): ...
How can I find an attorney who can help negotiate severance on my behalf?
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Answered on September 08, 2025
To answer your question briefly, you can find an employment law attorney by using the Find a Lawyer feature on this website and reaching out to...
Will it look bad for the employer if they changed an employee's time-cards in the middle of a wage claim?
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Answered on September 06, 2025
It is unlawful for an employer to manipulate or alter an employee’s recorded hours without the employee’s knowledge or consent. California law...
Can a female employee coming back from maternity leave be fired for non performance or be put on performance improvement plan?
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Answered on September 03, 2025
As an at-will employee, your employer may change its policies, performance evals or other plans. However, your employer cannot place you on a...
Overtime breaks
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Answered on September 03, 2025
I agree with my colleague’s response. Keep all written records and carefully track your work hours and breaks. You have several options: (1) You...
I left a job after my employer told me that they wanted to make sure they could guarantee me 40 hours a week for $20 an hour.
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Answered on August 28, 2025
I’m sorry you’re going through this. In California, employment is generally considered at-will unless you have an agreement stating otherwise. As...
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