Is it possible to work 40 or less hours during a week and have worked overtime?

Yes, in California, if you work over 8 hours in a day, you are entitled to overtime. You are entitled to 1.5 times your regular rate of pay for...

Was I wrongfully Terminated?

I agree with a colleague that even though you are on probation, the employer cannot retaliate against you when you demand unpaid wages. If you can...

Out of state (IL) temp agency hires in-state employee for in-state company and refuses to pay. Would CA law apply or IL law?

It sounds like California law would apply, as it normally applies to employees who perform work in California. However, I recommend consulting...

Questions about wrongful termination in California as well as unemployment claim

If you can show that your employer fired you because of your complaints of unpaid wages and safety concerns, you should have a wrongful termination...

Every week I ask all my employees to sign a waver to prevent future lawsuits.

As the other attorneys have pointed out, having employees sign statements that they have been paid in full and will never sue you will likely be...

Under the Labor Code, the employer should be responsible for the deductible. If you choose to sign the agreement, more than likely it will not be...

How/should I sue my apartment complex (Essex ) i fell in a large hole they left exposed in their re landscaping project?

I agree with the comments made by other attorneys. It sounds like the property owner was negligent. Get appropriate medical treatment. If you...

Do I have any legal rights?

Yes, you have a wage claim if you were promised a bonus, met the requirements for a bonus and were not paid the bonus. You want to make sure the...

You can sue your co-worker for assault and battery. You may be able to sue your employer. Although worker's compensation is the exclusive remedy...