Can an employer activate an employee's PDL, without any knowledge or permission from the employee?

There are laws that protect pregnant employees. Those laws prevent an employer from harassing, discriminating or retaliating against the employee...

A job applicant is saying we discriminated against her and is requesting interview process info - can she have it?

If a lawsuit is filed, her attorney will be able to get information about your process, points, etc. It would be wise for you to respond to the...

Taking hourly employee from 18.50 per hour to salary $2,700 per month. Small business, employees duties are office work.

Calif. law does not require that an employer provide any paid benefits until July 1, 2015 when employers must provide up to 3 days of paid sick...

Am I entitled to receive overtime?

You did not state what your occupation, job title or duties are. As such, no one can advise you if you are owed overtime. Call an employment...

How to give overtime back pay to my employees (no lawsuit or claim)?

Failure to pay overtime can create a costly lawsuit. OT, interest, waiting time penalties in some cases and attorneys' fees can be added. Also,...

Two firms have shown interest in my case but end the relationship when they cannot recover records from the former employer.

The law firms you retained may not believe you have a case. If they did, they would have not given up just because they did not receive a...

Does authorizing and permitting a rest break legally constitute a cease from work?

Lawsuits consist of various forms of evidence. The employer will use the signed forms which acknowledge taking breaks, etc. However, if you are...

Your rights may have been violated if your employer had at least 5 employees AND the reason your job was terminated is BECAUSE you requested...

Can I get fired after telling my employer I'm pregnant

It is unlawful to discriminate against an employee BECAUSE she is pregnant. Your post is very difficult to read. If you have evidence that the...

Do the same labor and wage laws apply to subcontracted employees?

If you were truly an independent contractor, contract laws apply; if you were actually an employee (depends on the duties and control over your...