Hi everyone! I have a restaurant and need to be certain about California Labor Laws for Meal Break Periods.

California employers are required to provide the "opportunity" for employees to take meal breaks BEFORE the 5th hour - unless the total hours...

Question on employment issue

It is unlawful to discriminate or retaliate against or harass an employee BECAUSE she is/was pregnant or took maternity leave. If the reason...

Company let me go after going to hr about my bosses What can they say when other employers call for reference Live in Californ

They can say whatever they want to say as long as it is not defamatory. If you were a nonexempt employee who worked over 8 hours in a workday...

Wrongful termination? If its not then all I can say is WOW!

Call an employment law attorney to discuss. If you can establish that you were fired because your boss was having an affair with your girlfriend...

Employers are allowed to cause their employees to work 7-8 or more days straight. However, if you are a nonexempt employee (depends on your...

Can my wife's job tell her she voluntary resign after having a medical problem and cant perform her duties?

It is unlawful to fire or otherwise discriminate, harass or retaliate against an employee because of her/his medical condition. Have your wife...

What is my next step?

It is unlawful to fire an employee because he/she complained about sexual harassment in the workplace. If you were fired BECAUSE you complained...

Can a doctor not pay me for work completed?

You should hire an employment law attorney to write a demand letter to the person who owes you money, explaining the violation of the contract, if...

Can I pay employee greater of minimum wage or percent of profits of my company?

As long as you pay at least $9.00 per hour (current minimum wage) and any applicable overtime if the employee is nonexempt, it should be fine. ...

Under CA FMLA laws were my rights violated? Details below.

FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of protected leave. After that leave is exhausted, there may be other laws that apply to you, but more facts need to...