Time off for the 50th birthday

Since you employee workers within the State of California, the strict and nuanced labor laws of Calif. apply. You should start keeping track of...

What is the appropriate way to handle this sensitive employee disability situation?

You should consult with an employment law attorney that you trust. It is unlawful for employers of 5 or more to discriminate against an employee...

Employers do not have to pay employees for earned and unused sick leave, as they do earned and unused vacation. It is unclear from your post if...

My position was replaced while I am on Maternity Leave. Can they do that legally?

More facts need to be known to analyze your situation. If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to discriminate against you or...

Do I have a case of age discrimination and unfair termination.

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee BECAUSE of his/her age if over 40. If you can prove that the main reason you were let go is...

My husband got laid off after his excellent review by his boss

You have provided no facts which would create a lawsuit for wrongful termination or anything else. At-will employees can be fired at any time for...

I just got a fine from the Labor Board for not having work comp insurance, wondering what I should do next?

I agree with the responses you have received and add that the Labor Commissioner is very strict when labor laws are violated. You are required to...

What course of action do I take, this is very unclear and I am in a state of limbo with my employment terms?

I agree with the response you received from Mr. Pederson. In addition, upon terminating the employment of an employee, the employer is required...

If you were a nonexempt employee who worked over 8 hours in a workday or over 40 in a workweek (don't count meal period), you should have been paid...

Is it legal to deny a lunch break for 3 years?

Employers are required to provide nonexempt employees with the opportunity to take at least one 30 minute unpaid and duty-free meal period where...