What things can someone sue for when they are misclassified as a contractor?

Many times when employees are misclassified as an independent contractor, attorneys look to see if there was unpaid overtime or if there was any...

WWhat legal forms must I use to persu a legal action against my former employer for Wrongful Termination, and Non Payment of E?

Based on your post, there is nothing there to suggest wrongful termination. However, if your employer provided a check to you that bounced, there...

Can my company switch from accrual vacation to unlimited and avoid paying out existing accrued vacation?

Any vacation that is already earned is owned by the employee and cannot be forfeited. It must be paid out at termination if not before. ...

Can my employer terminate me after I return from short term disability due to a restructuring?

More facts need to be known such as why you were out, your diagnosis/prognosis, amount of time you worked for the employer, if there was any reason...

Do I still get paid for the time I worked even if I abandoned the job right on the spot?

Yes, and they have to provide your final paycheck to you within 72 hours of the time you quit. If not, they will owe you an additional one day's...

Never granted rest or meal breaks

An employer must provide nonexempt employees with the "opportunity" to take 2 paid ten minute duty free breaks and one 30 minute unpaid meal period...

"Accidentally" coworkers glide they're hands against my behind constantly with no apology, can I sue for sexual harassment?

For sexual harassment in the workplace to be unlawful it must be either "severe or pervasive." Your post suggests that you have a case of...

What is the proper protocol to firing a new employee?

If the employee does not have a written contract to be employed for a set time period, she is an at-will employee and she can be fired for any...

Consult with an employment law attorney so that you can be certain you re not violating your employee's rights under the Calif. Pregnancy...

Do I have to get paid overtime if I worked 8 days straight between 2 pay periods?

If you are a nonexempt employee, you must be paid overtime if you work 7 consecutive days. The 7th consecutive day (regardless of when payday is)...