My employer is terminating me, and at the same time is asking me if I want to be an independent contractor. What are my rights?

It is very unlikely that you are being terminated for cause if your employer is asking you to work as an independent contractor. Obviously, you...

What would a HI-Tech consultant who works at the client's site of a staffing firm be perceived according to the CA WCAB Rules?

You will likely be considered to be a dual employee of both the tech firm and the agency. This was and still is a fairly common practice in the...

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What legal actions can I take if other co owners want me out of the business and don't wanna buy me out.

As a legal matter, if the business is a corporation, and your 25% interest is documented, then they either have to buy you out or allow you to...

What needs to be done?

There are a number of violations here, some of which others have pointed out. 1. First, your employer is wrong. You are entitled to a 10 minute...

I am not being paid overtime and I am a hourly employee.

Generally speaking, you should report a hostile work environment to the company's HR department. However, it would be a good idea to talk to an...

The answer depends on a number of factors. In addition to the language of the lease itself, the answer may vary depending on whether it is...

Although there is no code section that gives you immunity, your employer (the management company) should defend and indemnify you for any acts you...

There are three avenues open to you: 1) an informal resolution with your son; 2) a civil action to void the trust and the forged deed on the basis...

Yes. “Workday” and “day” under California's wage orders (which govern overtime pay) mean "any consecutive 24-hour period beginning at the same time...

Should the Employer file a WC claim on behalf of the employee and should we terminate employee for misconduct while off of work?

I agree with Mr. Pederson's excellent answer. I only wanted to add that when you analyze the risk of terminating the employee, you need to...