What compensation should I ask for. The company is ready to settle.

No one can advise you without knowing the pertinent facts. If you have a good case which you can prove, you should have an experienced employment...

Whether an employee in California is exempt or nonexempt from overtime pay/meal and break laws, depends entirely on the duties, amount of...

Can I be disqualified from FMLA or any other pregnancy leave while out on that leave? (CA)

FMLA leave and its protections apply to employees who have been employed for their employer for at least one year, have worked at least 1250 hours...

What are the meal break and overtime laws for a part-time pharmacist?

Pharmacists are usually nonexempt and must be given a duty free meal period of at least 30 minutes. However, to be sure, your duties, etc. need...

What options does an employer have when one person from a department is requesting an alternative work schedule?

Yes, you can refuse it and if you go along with it, you face the liability of paying overtime to nonexempt employees who work over 8 hours in a...

If you were truly an indep. contractor pursuant to Calif. law, then the contract you signed dictates what you can and can't do. If you were an...

How do I get paid from my employer for hours when I am commission based?

First, you probably read about a law, not a bill. Bills become laws. And the answer to your question depends on if you are truly an employee or...

This problem is one of many as to why you need an iron clad written agreement with any indep. contractors you hire. Have an employment law...

Can an employee be classified and both exempt and non-exempt?

Employers cannot choose if their employees are exempt or nonexempt. The law determines if an employee is exempt or nonexempt from overtime based...

I live in California I had a heart issue in 1/16 Doctor took me off work until 4/16. Terminated even with doctors until 9/16

You may have a case for wrongful termination, age and/or disability/medical condition discrimination, etc. FMLA protects your job for up to 12...