Are tips factored in when determining hourly wages for wait time penalties?

The short answer is no. Labor Code section 351 defines gratuities as money paid to an employee by a patron of a business, as distinct from the...

Is this legal? I had a personal injury that was a herniated disk sitting on a sciatic nerve. It was diagnosed by a specialist.

Although you did not specify how many employees your employer has, I am going to assume that it has more than 5, and that the Fair Employment and...

Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination?

In addition to the answers of my colleagues above, I want to point out that you should consider filing a workers’ compensation claim to medical...

How can i prove workplace descrimination?

To establish a claim of discrimination, you must be able to prove that you suffered an adverse employment action--that is, that your employer took...

Am I being paid the correct amount (fortnightly payroll independent of month) ?

You are still earning an annual salary of $78,000 per year. For purposes of calculating the salary owed per pay-period from an annual salary, you...

The short answer is no, a claim for waiting time penalties under Labor Code section 203 is not exempt from a general release that applies to all...

Can a company change my saved vacation from days to hours that results in a loss of hours?

As a general rule, in California the rate at which vacation is earned and payable is a matter of contract, and is determined by the employer's...

I am seeking spousal support from my ex-husband in CA; The Court Order has been issued; he is an "independent contractor", which

Generally, anyone who hires an individuals or sole proprietor as an independent contractor in California is required to file a report the...