I gave 2 weeks notice to quit & on last day should I have asked for paycheck or was it supposed to be given to me? Live in CA.

Generally, if you quit and provide at least 72 hours notice (which it sounds like you did), your employer must pay all earned wages at the end of...

The California Industrial Welfare Commission wage orders require employers to keep records for each individual employee for three years. Copies of...

Can my employer demand I get paid a flat rate by cash to avoid paying me overtime on a 13 to 16 hour day?

Your employer is required to pay you overtime if you work more than 8 hours in one day. Even if you both agree to your employer's demands, you...

I was fired from work . My company said they watched a surveillance video of me drinking alcohol on 3-24-13, while at work.

California is an at-will state, meaning that your company can fire you for almost any reason. Unless you have a contract saying otherwise, you are...

Is this considered retaliation?

Based on the facts you provided, you do not have a claim for retaliation. Retaliation involves you engaging in "protected activities," such as...

How long do I have to sue a former employer for harassment and a hostile working environment? I was there for 7 months I quit 08

Unfortunately, in California, you only have one year to file a claim of harassment and/or hostile work environment with the Department of Fair...

Is it legal to fire an employee whose injured at work stating. " Company is unable to accommodate permanent work restrictions."

This depends on whether the company is subject to disability laws, and whether you are covered under these same laws. The company must have at...

Independent contractor or employee?

As my colleagues have stated, there are many factors to consider and you should consult with an attorney to determine whether you should be paid as...

Can I sue an attorney for not doing for what he was payed for?

I agree with my colleagues - you can file a complaint with the State Bar and/or file a lawsuit for malpractice against your attorney. Your...

My exemployer did not pay overtime. I am owed it. I read about liquidated damages. What are they?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees can recover liquidated damages in addition to the unpaid overtime due. Liquidated damages are...