You are entitled to two 30 minute meal periods when you work a 12 hour shift. If you are required to work or to be on duty during those meal...

Can a company fire me while out on leave of absence ?

Your employer cannot legally fire you for taking a protected to leave. You should contact a local employment attorney to discuss the specifics of...

In California, you are considered an at will employee and your employer can fire you with or without cause. However, your employer cannot fire you...

Is this legal ??

If you were terminated for reporting an injury or for making a Worker's Compensation claim, then you would have a wrongful termination claim. While...

Can someone confirm if this is an example of retaliation against whistle blowers?

Yes, it is. You should contact in employment attorney right away to develop a strategy for responding to your placement on a performance...

My colleagues have given you good answers. I am writing to point out that the owners and managers of the LLC are also personally liable under labor...

You are probably an employee, not an independent contractor. You should be paid overtime and getting rest breaks as well unless the work you are...

What should I do?

I counsel people in your situation on a regular basis. After getting all of the facts, I lay out the various ways to respond. I also ask my client...

Unless you are in a union or have a contract with your employer that says otherwise, you are an at-will employee who can be terminated at any time....

What are my options and should I accept the offer?

This may very well be a wrongful termination. If the actual reason for your termination is the conviction that you disclosed before you were hired,...