Regarding the AB-5 in CA, can an employer change all employees to be "independent contractors" suddenly with a pay cut?

The new California law took effect 1/1/20. It makes it more difficult to classify workers as independent contractors. Some occupations are...

The employer can choose when the workweek begins and ends, but it must be a 7 day period. The employer may not change the workweek often to avoid...

I’m an “at will employee”, does that mean I don’t get sick pay under the California law?

At-will employment simply means that you can quit at any time for any reason and your employer can terminate the employment for any lawful reason...

Can I get advice on new law AB5 ?

You are smart to be concerned about whether the therapists are now employees under the current law. Many business are affected by the new law and...

Do I have a case?

It is unlawful for an employer to harass an employee BECAUSE of his or her disability. If the employer has 5 or more employees, it is unlawful to...

Meal & break laws CA?

It appears that you have not been able to consult with the law group which sent the letter or they have not done a very good job of advising you. ...

How do I initiate an arbitration with a company who has failed to pay me $10,000?

If the arbitration clause/agreement is not defective, you will be bound to arbitration. Employees have rights in employment law cases. You...

If your girlfriend's employer is taking away shifts or otherwise retaliating against her for not dating him, etc., that is unlawful quid pro quo...

Can an employer choose dates when an employee wants to go exempt?

Whether an employee is exempt or nonexempt is based on the law, not the choice of the employee or employer. There are 4 exempt categories in...

I have contractors in CA, How will California's new Assembly 5 (ABC Law) Impact my business?

Many employers of California workers are impacted by the new law which takes effect 1/1/20. The state you are in does not matter. California...