I am a nurse working in a clinic. My employer is requiring that I punch in and out for 10 min breaks.

The employer can require you to take rest breaks and to track your time. However, as one of the other commentators noted, rest breaks are supposed...

Part time employee and non compete in California ?

I would need more details but at first glance this doesn't sound illegal. Employers can enforce policies (such as one against P/T employees working...

Does the CA salaried wage of $455 per week become less if an exempt personnel works only 24 hours per week (normal sched. hours)

The salary prong of overtime exemption test in CA requires that you be paid a "salary" of at least $640 per week (40 hours X twice $8.00 minimum...

My employer did not give me a lunch break. I clocked in then out(8 1/2 hours) and not given lunch or paid for 1/2 hour.

If you were not permitted to take the meal period, then you would be entitled to be paid for the 30 minutes and to receive one hour's wage as a...

Can I file a class action lawsuit against ITT Technical Institute for false advertising, withholding hidden fees during admin.

I would need more information before advising you whether you have a case or not but you should speak with an attorney in your state who handles...

Issues with Employer

Employers in CA can only make certain types of deductions from a paycheck, some of which require a signed agreement before hand. You should take...

Questions regarding California labor laws at my place of employment; including overtime & when time of pay should actually begin

There are exceptions depending on the industry and type of job you are performing and whether there is a collective bargaining agreement in place...

Could I sue my employer for the following reasons?

Under California law an employer may not assert control over an employee during a bona fide meal/rest break. For meal periods, this means they...

My employer is acknowledging me that it is now a Federal employer, and that I need to sign some documents to confirm that!

Without seeing the documents, we can't really advise you on what their effect might be. As mentioned by other contributors, if your employer...

Your job duties determine whether you actually qualify for an exemption to CA's overtime (and meal/rest break) laws. It would be your employer's...

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