As a service technition driving a company vehicle can my travel time be exempt from overtime and paid as regular time under a tr

You have such a simple and great question. The answer, however, is quite complicated. First of all, I am not licensed in Florida, and thus I...

Can an employer force an employee to work over 600 hours in overtime because they are exempt status?

I cannot advise you on New Jersey law as I am not licensed in New Jersey. It is possible that New Jersey law differs from federal law and that you...

Ill with breast cancer, boss is threatening termination - is it legal?

There is no definitive answer to your question. California law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with medical conditions...

Can an employer fire if you notify them you are leaving work because you feel unsafe with your fellow coworker

Your employer has a duty to investigate and remedy internal complaints of sexual harassment. This duty may have been breached by an inadequate...

Could it be considered a conflict of interest if I start a new company with the same name as one that use to own my ex-employer?

The short answer is that if you want to avoid any legal dispute, you should pick a new name. This would be the only way to ensure you do not get...

What Kind of lawyer do i need? What are my rights? How do i protect myself?

You definitely want to consult an attorney. I am currently representing an employee who worked for a retail store and was fired for similar...

Do I need a Lawyer?

If they have made a false statement to the EDD to deny you unemployment benefits, the only thing you really can do is tell your side of the story...

Can unemployment be denied if my separation papers claim that I resigned? Even if I was let go due to non-work related injury?

You can recover unemployment compensation even if you "resigned," so long as you can prove that you had a good reason to resign. I would imagine...

The short answer is yes. While the Labor Code clearly states that employers are required to provide 1 day's rest in 7, courts have construed this...

Workers Comp for Independent Contractor

There is a possibility that your girlfriend was misclassified as an independent contractor, that she is actually an employee, and that the case...