Hostile environment

First, it is important that you understand that a hostile work environment/bullying only apply if you are being harassed BECAUSE of a protected...

Vacation pay upon quitting job

To answer your question, it will need to be determined when the vacation time was "earned" and therefore, owned by you and cannot be forfeited. ...

Why don't I get paid my hourly wage for my time traveled between clients?

You may be owed time for traveling from client to client, but more facts need to be known before an employment law attorney can analyze your...

I have employees who fight me when i make them take a 30 min meal period. Do i have to fight them or do i just have offer it?

Employers must provide the opportunity to employees to take their duty free breaks and meal periods. The problem with employees refusing to take...

Can I make a lawsuit against a company I worked for about 2 years ago that gave me no breaks and no lunch

If you were a nonexempt employee and not given the "opportunity" to take one or more breaks per work day and/or did not receive the opportunity to...

What is the maximum amount a person can sue for in a discrimination in the workplace in the state of California?

There is no maximum. If you have been discriminated against or harassed BECAUSE of your race, call an employment law attorney to discuss the...

How can I find an employment lawyer who will help the employer?

As you have realized, some attorneys only represent employees. Some of us represent either side. If you visit the websites of employment law...

CFRA/FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of protected (can't be fired because of it, etc.) leave. If your employer has 50 or more employees within a 75...

What should I do about the work environment with my boss?

It is unlawful to harass or discriminate against an employee based on religion or sexual preference. Unlawful harassment in the workplace...

Can my employer reduce my pay after returning from medical leave?

More facts need to be known before an employment law attorney can properly analyze your situation. Employers of 5 or more employees may not...