it sounds like you may have a claim for compensation. The California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement would be able to understand whether...

Employer fired me stated I wasn't going to turn in late reports

California law permits an employer to terminate an employee "at will". That means that they can terminate for any reason or no reason at all, just...

How do you notify your current lawyer that you're firing him and what if he retaliates?

You have the right to change lawyers, whatever the reason. Your present attorney might be resentful but he/she is not permitted to retaliate...

What can I do in this situation? I’m losing wages and missing days of work.

Your employer does not have to prove you were impaired to discipline you for showing up to work smelling of alcohol. If you have no customer or...

What is the term for someone who work for you and lives for free instead in your property as a onside manager?

California law prescribes how much housing expense an employer can offset against minimum wage and there is no circumstance where you can offset...

In California how many hours are contingent allowed?

Your employer is not required to provide you with any minimum number of hours or any hours at all. The employer is free to schedule staff to fit...

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My boss isn't giving me hours, can I take legal action?

Your employer is not required to provide you with any number of hours or any hours at all unless you have a contract specifying a number of hours....

How should I pay an employee to drop off invoices on his way home from work? Or on his way into work?

Under both state and federal laws, you owe your employee only the difference between his normal commute and the extra time added on to his commute...

Can opposing lawyer present my personal emails between my doctor and myself? I NEVER gave them to ex employer.

There are circumstances where an opposing attorney can get the medical records of their opponent. Generally speaking, if a lawsuit or claim...

Hi can my employer make me work on my off days even though I have signed a contract for my assignment and days off ?

This question cannot be answered without reference to your union contract. If the contract allows such practices, then it is proper. Many union...