Employer gave me extra 32 hours of PTO for working during covid, but not paid them out when I quit?

If vacation pay is earned and unused, it must be paid out at termination of employment. As to PTO, it depends on whether that EARNED time can be...

Is it illegal for an employer to fire an employee right after maternity leave ends?

Since the employer has 5 or more employees, California law makes it unlawful to lay off or fire an employee BECAUSE of her pregnancy or related...

Final Paycheck Los Angeles.

If you are still owed wages or unused vacation and the employer "willfully" withheld those wages beyond your last day of work, call an employment...

Should I report my former employer to DLSE?

When the employer terminates the employment of an employee working in California, the employer is required by law to pay the final paycheck,...

If you are owed wages, you have the upper hand. If the employer is "willfully" withholding wages and you are no longer employed there, you are...

Whatwould be the best way to open up a case with a previous employer?

Contact an employment law attorney to discuss the pertinent facts. Many of us offer a free phone consultation. Find contact info at Avvo.com.

Can I sue?

More facts need to be known before an attorney can properly advise you. You should consult with an employment law attorney. The agreement...

When should I be taking my lunch breaks?

If you are a nonexempt employee (if you spend most of your time answering phones, you are likely nonexempt), your duty free 30 minute or more...

Hire an employment law attorney to read and analyze the agreement. Many of us offer this legal service for a reasonable fee.

To be exempt you must be paid at least double minimum wage AND your duties on a typical workday must fit into one of the exemptions: ...