Can an employer deny overtime if its stated in the employee handbook?

Your travel time to your regular work site (office) is not "on the clock" however, travel from your regular work site to another location, and...

California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders clarify the definition of split shifts which are entitled to split shift premium pay. See...

If I work 60 hours a week, plus 8 hours of driving time? Total 68. Do the driving hours have to be paid overtime as well?

California employers are required to pay non-exempt (hourly) employees overtime premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day and...

I work in a restaurant recently my paycheck has been changed n I just,Get the total income but not the hours can they do this?

California has very specific laws about what must be listed on a wage statement. For non-exempt (hourly) employees, the hours worked must be...

What am I supposed to do if I have never received the funds for a judgment that was granted to me from Department of Labor?

It is not clear from your question if you have a judgment from the DLSE (CA Labor Commissioner) or the Federal Dept. of Labor. Have you tried...

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Most claims made by former employees for discrimination and wrongful termination have one way attorneys' fees statutes in favor of prevailing...

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(Reasked) Do I have a Whistleblower termination cause of action?

It is unlawful to fire an employee in California because that employee sought recovery of wages owed to that employee, or sought information needed...

When filing for unemployment should I include the wages ( $9600 ) I discovered was not reported by my employer on my W2?

I think it is both in your best interest, and mandatory, that you be 100% upfront with EDD. If they later discover that you were not honest with...

What do you do if your boss is basing your pip on here say without really validating it on facts?

I recommend you meet with an employee-side employment attorney. PIPs often come before termination. If you have been working for the company for...

I have a 2 year no re-employment clause as part of my severance package - does this mean I can't consult/contract as 1099?

It is difficult to answer your question without seeing the severance agreement you signed. Typically, if you sign a no reemployment agreement, and...