As a commission hairstylist, my previous empolyer has withheld my final check for 6 months what are my rights?

You do have broader rights if you were misclassified as a 1099 independent contractor, but specific to your question, you can go to the Labor...

As your own business, you'll deal with two people who provide services to you: 1) employees and 2) independent contractors. The simplest...

Can my employer change my work title, hours, and pay without my consent?

The prior answers are correct. Let me just add that under California law, as a manager, you are entitled to compensation that is equal to twice...

Church or no church, if you are employed, the Church is your employer. Employers may only take deductions required by law, or what you agree to. ...

I received my last paycheck from my previous job and 2weeks later found out by my bank that it was bounds i dont know what to do

Get the record of the bounced check from your bank and go to the Labor Commission. You can collect penalties under Labor Code section 203.1.

Sounds like a contract dispute, not an employment dispute.

Is my company doing this right?

While the law sets the outer boundaries for everyone's conduct at work, management has the right to determine the best course of action for conduct...

Employee walked of work, said good luck, requested their check via a text message, is this job abandonment or resignation?

The prior answers are correct. Whether the employee abandoned the job or quit makes no difference. If you are considering an unemployment appeal,...

Under California law, overtime is measured on a daily and weekly basis. If you work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period, those extra hours are...

I overpaid my employee and my employee is willing to agree in writing to allow me to deduct from her pay.

This is a very tricky issue because having employees pay you back for something can appear as an illegal "kickback." Definitely consult with an...