Is my employer shorting me on overtime pay?

The fact that you are paid on an hourly basis whenever you work overtime, and the fact that overtime is even being tracked are indicia of a...

Can an employer in California switch you from an hourly wage to a salary?

Yes, your employer can change the way they pay you. If you are a non-exempt employee, and not truly a manager, then even if they pay you a salary,...

Non compete clause

If Kate has a copy, you look at her non-compete. If she was simply an employee and not an owner of her prior employer, then there should be no...

Can I void a confidential settlement and release agreement with my employer

It's always an uphill battle trying to void a settlement agreement. However, it is possible to void a settlement of wage claims in California if...

I agree with Ms. Baker's analysis. Even if your employer can establish that giving you Sunday mornings off would create an undue burden on the...

What compensation should I ask for. The company is ready to settle.

You need to speak to an attorney. The answer to your question depends on knowing the nature/longevity of the sexual harassment, how much the job...

The first thing you should do is have the union file a grievance for you. The second is to talk to an employment lawyer. While it may be unfair to...

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Whistleblower Retaliation File Complain

It sounds like you have a whistleblower claim under California Labor Code section 1102.5. If the company is publicly traded, you may have a federal...

Is it illegal for my boss to give me a paycheck with another company name's on it?

Your employer is violating Labor Code section 226. That section, and related sections, provides penalties which you can recover even if you are...

It is not uncommon for a position's classification to change. The change may be related to the new FLSA regulations affecting the salary test for...