Can I sue my old job for lost wages? What more evidence would I need?

You are right to inquire about your wages, etc. Your former employer is required to pay you for ALL the time you worked including overtime. If...

Employment Lawyer question

If you have 5 or more employees, you are legally required to "reasonably accommodate" an employee with a serious med. condition or disability. If...

What should I ask for during mediation? What should I have prepared?

Calif. has many laws that protect pregnant employees from discrimination or retaliation. Consult with an employment law attorney. You should be...

Hours start to get cut down

They are violating your rights if the reason they are giving you less hours is because you sued them for failure to abide by break laws. Call an...

If you quit and did not provide at least 72 hours' notice, your employer had 72 hours to have your final check ready for you to pick up unless you...

Do I need their SSN or EIN to hire a sub contractor for my LLC

A business does not need a EIN unless they hire employees. For your purposes, a SSN should be sufficient as their tax ID. However, be VERY...

Whether you have any grounds to file a counterclaim, depends on whether you have any valid claims against your employees. Examples include, but...

Can I take legal action against my employer

You are right to inquire because it is illegal to lay off or fire an employee because of her pregnancy or related leave. There are many laws in...

Would a 1099 contractor be covered by the California Whistle Blower laws?

Contact an employment law attorney to discuss this matter. If you were misclassified as an indep. contractor (1099), then contract laws apply to...

Am I eligible for California paid family leave?

Your citizen status is irrelevant. And, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee because of her pregnancy. If your...