Was I wrongly denied FMLA?

To qualify for FMLA/CFRA, your employer must have at least 50 employees within a 75 mile radius of your workplace. In addition, prior to your...

Sexual Harassment - legal definition and defense?

Much more needs to be known before any attorney can advise you about what the "court" or jury may consider if there is a trial or motion for...

Is there any violation here?

If your employer had 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to fire you or otherwise harass or retaliate against you BECAUSE of your pregnancy or...

Wage errors and legal fees

More facts need to be known before any attorney can properly advise you. Is the claim within the statute of limitations? Is the employee...

If you were a nonexempt employee (most restaurant employees are), you should have been "given the opportunity" to take one duty free paid 10 minute...

When and how should I receive my last paycheck?

Calif. law requires your employer to pay your final paycheck on your final day - the day you have been paid through. The check must include wages...

Independent contractor or part time employee?

The new law has many exceptions to it. The first step is to determine if the worker is exempt from the new law and if not, whether any of the...

What are the laws for double time over 8 hours after you’ve already reached 40 hrs in California

The new FEDERAL overtime law has little or no impact on California employees. That is because California has many labor laws, including overtime...

You can file a claim with California DLSE/Labor Commissioner or hire an attorney to write a letter to your former employer demanding payment of...

How do I go about paying a terminated employee the days between his termination and final paycheck & sick pay I didn't provide?

Consulting with an employment law attorney should help you with your questions and prevent you from making further simple but costly mistakes. ...