Can I have employees sign a letter that states we will auto deduct the 30 minute lunch from their time sheets.

This is not unusual, but it is very common for employees to dispute that they actually get the lunch break required by law. If they make this...

Is there a case here?

Assuming you were the focus of this abuse partly on account of your religion, you have a 'hostile environment" claim, similar to sexual harassment....

The local office of the California Labor Commissioner is probably the best place to start. This employer is subject to liability for your wages,...

Can an attorney still represent me if I already had the first hearing?

If you had a hearing on your wage issue at the Labor Commissioner, it was probably a settlement conference. Bringing a lawyer to the hearing on...

My brother sued me pro per, an Unlimited case, but stopped attending hearings- what can I do to get this dismissed?

My guess is you do not have a lawyer. If so, go to the clerks office and see if they have anyone that give assistance to pro per litigants....

Can I sue my Employer if I ended my maternity leave still not being scheduled back to work after asking him for my job back ?

Make sure you are notifying the employer in writing. Keep detailed notes on his excuses, and then talk to a lawyer who handles employment...

An employer has to accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs about sabbath keeping, etc. if it is not an unreasonable hardship. A large company...

How long does my ex-employer have to send my severance check? Is there a penalty if too long? what is my recourse?

10 days is not too long. I think you need to simply ask them when it is coming. It is;likely that they wait until your time to revoke the agreement...

Class action suit. Question regarding employer list of affected staff. Can I add my name to the list.

I have seen this happen before. Employers sometimes think they can be clever and reduce their exposure by leaving out people who should be...

I work for a private towing company in CA that contracts with the highway patrol for "Freeway Service Patrol".

In my opinion this is all work time. Work starts when you are subject tot he control of your employer and ends when you are no longer under their...