How soon does a company have to pay an independent contractor once the two separate?

If she was truly an indep. contractor pursuant to labor law, the date her final check is due should be included in her written contract. The...

Can you waive your right to an eight hour workday in California?

If your friend is a nonexempt employee and the company properly set in place an alternative workweek, she is able to work up to 10 hours per day 4...

Isn't an employer obligated to continue making monthly hiring bonus payments to employee after employer terminates relationship?

It depends on what the contract states, how it is worded, etc. There are ruled regarding contract interpretation that may work in your favor,...

In California do working professionals file an overtime claim through the Dept of Industrial Relations?

If you have a good claim, there are many reasons why filing a claim with the Labor Commissioner/DLSE is almost always not the best way to proceed. ...

What can I do if my employer refuses to give me the same position and hours I worked before I went on maternity leave.

If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to discriminate or retaliate against you BECAUSE of your pregnancy or maternity leave. ...

Sexual harassment at work environment

You should ask the harasser to stop and also advise your supervisor or HR in writing to create a record. Once a complaint of sexual harassment is...

I complained about discrimination and was relieved of my duties, should I file a complaint with the state first or get lawyer?

If your employer has 5 or more employees and you were discriminated against BECAUSE of your race, call an employment law attorney to discuss. It...

Can I make my employee stay on premises for their hour lunch?

It depends on if the employee is a nonexempt employee or nonexempt employee. And that decision requires an analysis of her duties, amount she is...

Employers determine when their workdays and workweeks begin. If you were a nonexempt employee who, within the past 4 years, worked more than 8...

When does the penalty apply to an employer where the employee gets one hour of minimum wage for every hour not properly paid?

The statute of limitations/deadline to sue for unpaid overtime in Calif. is 3 years, but an employment law attorney can go back 4 years by adding...