Should my job pay my days off

In addition to what Mr. Pedersen stated, if your employer has 5 or more employees and you suffer from a pregnancy related illness, complications,...

A new law in Calif. regarding paid sick leave became effective on 7/1/15. Before 7/1/15, employers were not required to provide paid sick leave. ...

After being let go when should i paid?

Calif. law required your employer to provide your final check on the date of termination. If not, and they "willfully withheld" your final check...

My old employer is threatening to sue me and another colleague for embezzlement. We didn't embezzle anything. What do we do?

You may want to consider hiring an employment law attorney to write a letter to your former employer advising them of your position about the...

When I was laid off I did not receive my unpaid vacation. Should I file claim with Labor Comm or should I hire an attorney to?

Hiring an employment law attorney is usually faster and better than the government agency of DLSE. DLSE matters can drag out and many are...

California Paystub law or how record vacation days and hours

I agree with Mr. Pedersen's response and add that CA employers must keep personnel files for 3 years. You may want to request a copy of your...

When managing 2 part time employees with other service providers being independent contractors, should I be exempt from OT?

To be exempt from overtime, an employee must earn at least double minimum wage (minimum wage is currently $9.00 in Calif.) and the duties of the...

What do I do if the California Dept of Labor is not responsive?

Filing a wage claim with the DLSE is only one option and oftentimes, not the best one. You can represent yourself in Small Claims Court or retain...

Should I take the severance

Employers do not have to pay severance pay unless there is a written contract requiring it or the company has an established policy of paying...

Do I have to disclose that I sought legal advice on avvo or who gave it to me?

No, but you should stop posting on this website and any other public forum or social media. If you advised your employer that you sought legal...