Can they withhold my paycheck for so long

Your employer had 72 hours to provide your final paycheck, including any earned and unused vacation. If they fail to timely pay, you can get up...

Is a contract legal that has an "AT Will" clause and also has a 30 day termination clause? I am the employee.

Contracts always have to be read in their entirety. One clause or word can change the analysis. Also, there are state laws which determine how...

I was on fmla leave for 11 weeks and am returning to work. My schedule has been completely changed. Is this legal?

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate or retaliate against an employee for taking FMLA leave or for reporting an OSHA violation in good...

Am I owed overtime, unpaid wages?

More facts need to be known to properly analyze your situation. If you are a nonexempt employee, you must be paid overtime for all work over 8 in...

Im an independent contractor 10-99 and my boss is refusing to pay me my last check, what can i do??

If you were truly an indep. contractor under the law, your contract will answer your question as to when your pay was due and if you can sue for...

Does a lawyer in a wage claim gets paid ahead of time or on a contingency basis

If you are owed wages, call an employment law attorney to discuss. The employees at the Labor Commissioner's office are not attorneys and sadly,...

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I resigned Friday morning with a two Week notice. When should my final check arrive?

The law requires employers to pay an employee's final paycheck upon termination by the employer. Since you resigned with notice and your employer...

Based on the California Family Leave Act and Disability program, can I require my employer to reinstate me to a comparable job?

If an employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to discriminate or retaliate against an employee BECAUSE of his/her disability or related...

Should I mention that the boss that wont pay me is my stepfather in my upcoming DLSE phone conference in CA

That info may be irrelevant. Just stick to the facts about the dates/hours you worked and why you did not have the opportunity to take breaks,...

Can I sue my employer for not paying the severance and my commission after promising the will in email from the Human resource?

You can sue in Small Claims Court for breach of contract if the contract. Hopefully the contract you signed had an exact date when the check is...