It is unlawful for an employer to falsify time records. If you are a nonexempt employee (depends on duties, etc.) you must be given the...

Can I withdraw back-pay claim temporarily or extend the timeline for hearing?

You have leverage if you have a claim that is preventing them from selling the company, etc. The best approach is to retain the services of an...

Do I have a lawsuit if I have not been given my required lunch breaks?

Employers in Calif. are required to provide nonexempt employees with the "opportunity" to take at least one duty free unpaid meal period if the...

Is it ilegal not to provide your employees with no 10 minute breaks when you work 10, 12 hour shifts?

Employers are required to provide nonexempt (most bakery employees are nonexempt) employees the "opportunity" to take duty free 10 minute paid...

What are my rights and legal options working as a care provider under a 1099 and I am not being paid on time or completely?

An employment law attorney will need to determine if you were an employee or indep. contractor under the law. If you were an employee, labor...

Overtime and work day question

If you are a nonexempt employee, overtime law is as follows: time and one-half for all hours over 8 in a workday (employer determines when...

Is there a case here?

It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for asserting a legal right. The facts and evidence of retaliation or...

To file an employment complaint regarding unpaid PTO and waiting time penalty in CA, should I use PLD-C or PLD-IP?

If the PTO you are claiming could have been used as vacation time, call an employment law attorney to discuss. A demand letter from an employment...

How do I proceed with and whom should I report this matter if I do have a case

It is not unlawful for employers to require advanced education or to discriminate against employees because of their education level. Perhaps...

Can I ask for any pain and suffering fees on top of what I'm owed.

No. You can't get pain and suffering in an unpaid wage claim. However, you can get one day's pay for each day you have to wait to be paid - up...