No, I'm not sure the employer can do it. You need to contact the local Labor Commissioner. Tell the staff what has happened. They will file a...

I run a temporary employment agency...what information re criminal background check should I turn over to clients?

The employees are yours. So you need to comply with the state and federal Fair Credit Reporting Acts. If you don't, you could incur liability. ...

What maternity pay am I entitled to?

There is no such thing as maternity leave in California. The law requires an employer to provide unpaid time of for disability due to pregnancy,...

It could be gender discrimination. A better claim would be to demand reimbursement for expenses incurred. You are entitled to reimbursement. If...

Dismissed Misdemeanor From 10 yrs ago on Background Check

This should not be on your background check. It's too old. You may have a claim against the background company and/or the employer. You should...

Consequences of not having/finding a job within 90 days?

I don't really understand your question. However, one of the major consequences of not having a job is going hungry! If you can't find a job, go...

Company accepted service on my behalf; never told me. Co. settled case and now I am out there alone to defend sex harass case.

Get an attorney. Challenge service since you never signed for it. You can also consider taking the position you were an employee and the company...

Am I entitled to hourly wage payment for the time it takes to travel beyond my normal commute to my away from home job location?

The travel to Las Vegas really wasn't a commute. You started your shift when you arrived at the patient's home. From that point forward, you were...

Will a background check from my employer reveal I am illegal?

I own a company that performs background checks. Typically, the checks do not reveal whether or not a person is authorized to work in the USA. ...

If I have reported to my supervisor about being harass by a co-worker in writing 2 x, and nothing is being done can I take legal

File a complaint with the EEOC (federal agency) or DFEH (state agency), or contact a lawyer. A boss can be a jerk. That's not unlawful. However,...