The law regarding sexual harassment in the workplace states that the harassment must be either "severe OR pervasive." Also, the victim has to...

If I sign a severance deal which states I cannot pursue any claims, does this apply to vacation/PTO owed to me?

I agree with Mr. Kirschbaum in that the Labor Code MAY cause a signed release of any and all claims to not apply to earned wages. However, the...

Quit job without noticed and have not got paycheck.

If you did not give at least 72 hours' notice of quitting, your employer had 72 hours to have your check ready for you to pick up unless you asked...

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I was sexually harassed by my ex boss, can I still proceed legally against him and my company, and what type of lawyer I need?

Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful if it is either "severe or pervasive." Have you complained to the harasser, HR, etc.? If not,...

If a person is employed in California and paid through a California entity, can their “Parent company” based in New York enforce

You are correct. If an employee works primarily within Calif., Calif. labor laws apply and those laws provide that once vacation or PTO (not sick...

How much time do I have to file a personal lawsuit after filing a complaint with the CA Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing.

As long as you filed your claim with the DFEH prior to one year, you should be ok. It does take some time for the DFEH to investigate. Consult...

What is the legality of an employer "looking for female employee"? Isn't that discrimination? Is there anything I can do?

It is unlawful to refuse to hire an employee because of his/her gender. If you have applied for a job and not been hired BECAUSE of your gender,...

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If you are paid as an "under the table" employee and you are injured, what type of attorney do we need?

Your father needs to find out if his employer carried workers' compensation insurance, which is required for all employers in Calif. If the...

I worked 7 days straight, lots of hours each and every day... I want to calculate my overtime. Please help!!! Thank you!!!

Overtime pay is time and one-half for hours over 8 and up to 12 in a workday (don't count lunch, but count breaks); any hours over 12 in a workday...

Is it legal for my job to demote me and cut my wages after becoming ill on the job?

It appears that you were not given the opportunity to take breaks, as the law in Calif. requires. Call an employment law attorney to discuss. A...