Can my wages be deducted for use of a cell phone or Internet for personal purposes at work?

It is unlawful for your employer to deduct your wages for the policy violation. However, it is not unlawful to suspend, fire, etc. for violation...

Is it legal for a manager to require an applicant to work a 4 hr shift, unpaid, so he can decide if you are worth hiring?

No, she must be paid at least $9.00 per hour (Calif. minimum wage) for all work performed.

Odd at-will contract agreement

Unless the "contract" (may not be a contract, but rather, an offer letter or statement of duties, etc.) states that you will be employed for a set...

I have been not paid from a former employer states that he does not have to pay please help

A well written demand letter from an employment law attorney usually is the fastest and best way to get what is owed to you. If you were an...

Each case has different facts, evidence, parties, attorneys, etc. and, as such, no one can answer if the case will never settle, etc. Some judges...

Would it be better to negotiate with their attorney or hire our own attorney to represent us regarding unpaid overtime?

You should be represented by your own employment law attorney. The employees' attorney has a duty to represent his/her clients and has no duty to...

Missing wages did not get last check.I'm not a independent contractor,but they never took out any taxes.

If you quit and gave at least 72 hours' notice or were fired or laid off, your final check was due on your final day. If you quit and did not...

Im pregnet and havnt told my boss that i am do to the fact i need this job but afraid of loosing my job can they fire me

There are many laws which protect pregnant employees. If your employer has 5 or more employees, it is illegal for you to be fired BECAUSE of your...

Should I have been paid overtime being classified as a non-exempt employee?

You were likely nonexempt all along. You can only go back 4 years to collect unpaid overtime, but the claim carries interest at 10% per annum and...

Income salary

If your employer provided paid vacation and you earned any hours/days that you did not use, your employer was legally required to pay all earned...