Should I include documents for evidence in my intake questionnaire to the EEOC?

If the documents are helpful without complicating the main issues, you may want to attach the key documents. However, you should contact an...

Company stopped payment on a payroll/salary check

If you were truly an indep. contractor and not an employee, labor laws don't apply to you; contract law does. But, many workers are misclassified...

Did my former employer discriminate and retaliate for requesting reasonable accommodations?

I assume that you are referring to reasonable accommodations for a medical condition or disability. If you are being retaliated or discriminated...

No, you never "have" to sign anything. In addition, if you quit and gave at least 72 hours' notice of quitting, your final paycheck, including...

Do I need a corporate lawyer?

The conduct you describe is typical personality conflicts and not legally actionable unless it is based on a protected class: age, gender,...

If im not getting my overtime what steps do i need to take to get my pay i worked for? and is overtime anytime after 8hrs ?

Calif. overtime law is as follows: For nonexempt employees (depends on duties and most workers are nonexempt), any time worked over 8 hours in a...

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Can I sue for anything? I'm 17 working 40hrs+ & still attending high school.

You are probably a nonexempt employee. As such, if you ever work over 8 hours in a workday (don't count lunch) OR over 40 hours in a workweek, you...

What is bullying? Can bullying happen on the job?

"Harassment," "Bullying," and "Discrimination" are words that are very often misunderstood by nonlawyers. To have a valid claim for UNLAWFUL...

My employer requires my lunch break to be taken after I have only been at work for 45 minutes on a 9.5 hour shift. Is this legal

I agree with Mr. Gavin's response and add that for every break or meal period in which you are not "given the opportunity" to take - you are owed...

It is unlawful for your boss to retaliate against you because you reported sexual harassment by him - if you did so in good faith. If the threat...