Can my employer, of many years, force me to do another background check/ drug screen? What is a "positive" drug screen?

The short answer is Yes. Employment often ends when one company purchases another comp[any. Employees are then treated as applicants and go...

My husband has more than 14 years experience in optical field he quit his job for new My husband has more than 14 years

Yes - He will obtain UI if he was not terminated for good cause. His termination, based on the facts set forth in your question, will entitle him...

“Is it illegal for an employer to force employees to take a longer lunch break to to get rid of overtime to cover for 1/2 hr?

Yes. An employer can schedule work times without penalty. However, an employer may have to pay an additional one hour of compensation for...

Can a massage business that is already established start adding a set gratuity to the massage service?

There is a difference between a "service charge" and the words "tip and gratuity" Service charges belong to the employer. A tip and gratuity...

I assume you were awarded Unemployment Insurance and your employer has appealed that decision. In California, there will be a short hearing to...

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I live in California and I work remotely from home in California for a company in az. I would like to file a dfeh claim

You can file the claim because you work in California. It does not matter where the employer is located.

Stay in caregiver, are compensation different for these employees?

Individuals who work in an facilities for older and disabled individuals are called Personal Attendants. They have been entitled to minimum wages...

Agreement with current company

California is an "at-will" state which means both an employee and employer can terminate the relationship at any time and for any reason provided...

Does my employer face a penalty fee if he doesn't give me copies of all my pay stubs from him within 21 days of request?

Your are entitled to a wage statement containing 12 separate items each time you are paid. There is not violation if records do not exist because...

I resigned from my hourly minimum wage job on sunday without prior notice, and so am expecting my final check by wednesday, yes?

An employee who quits a job is entitled to her final paycheck three days following notice to the employer. Failure to provide the employee with a...