Can one get fired on the spot and be told "i'll call you when your final check is ready".

At-will employees can be fired on the spot and no reason need be given. However, the law requires the employer to pay the employee's final check...

How many days of vacation i get for 2.5 months after 3year period already paid?

Your question is not clear. Assuming you are an employee in Calif., your employer is not required to provide paid vacation. However, if they do...

Is it legal to not receive compensation for a meal break that I am required to take on post as a security officer?

You may want to advise your employer that the law states that if you are not provided with at least 30 minutes for a duty-free meal period, and you...

In the U.S., is it legal for a State Employer to discriminate if Employee's are "paid-off" through a successful lawsuit?

It is unclear if this happened to you or if it is just a hypothetical. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for filing...

How do I proceed with this? I believe I have at least one payment due to me, and would like to know my employment status.

You have standing to receive payment for your work. If you are an employee based mostly in Calif., call an employment law attorney to discuss the...

Is it legal for a company to reduce salary of California exempt employee due a medical note that limits work to 40 hours a week?

It is probably not unlawful for your employer to reduce your pay based on your reduced hours if they would do the same to an employee without a...

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I have been on SDI since 08/29/14 (19 weeks), on 1/5/15 I received a termination letter from my employer. Is this legal?

FMLA provides up to 12 weeks of protected (can't be fired or retaliated against BECAUSE of the leave) leave. After the leave is exhausted, the...

Can California employer take away unused vacation time simply by paying me at the end of the year?

The employer must either allow the employee to use earned and unused vacation or pay it. There is nothing unlawful with your employer's policy.

Good day! I've filed wage claim at DLSE, how many witness I should bring in the conference to prove my employment?,

First, the conference is just a meeting for you to tell the DLSE employee what your claims are, it is not the hearing where you present your case. ...

Do I have to put up with mandatory ot and being bullied? Can I be fired for complaining about belittling comments?

If the treatment of you is because of your gender, you may have a case for unlawful harassment, discrimination, etc. However, if your boss is...