Am I a an employee of a temporary services employer? And if so, does that mean they don't have to pay out my final pay on time?

From my understanding you work for both an actual company and a staffing company that placed you there. There are several factors that go into...

Seems like you are part of a union...I would start there. Generally what you are talking about is defamation or perhaps wrongful termination but it...

The best thing for you to do is to go to your local labor commissioner and speak to them about your options. Your employer may owe you some fines...

Are employers required to offer benefits?

California law does not require employers to provide health insurance or any kind of particular benefit. The same is true for vacation pay- an...

Is it legal for a business to give only a week of work to employees after a two week laid off notice?

I believe what you are referring to is the WARN act or miniWARN act that covers certain California employees. This law usually requires a 60 day...

Can I offer bonus to the contractors (not employees) working for my small business?!

I agree with the answers above, particularly the ones that suggest you have someone review your business plan and structure. There is a very...

How do I find a Mediator or legal Mediation for loss wages in a car accident?

There are several ways you can find a mediator, it depends on what you both agreed or agree to. You can both come to a mutual agreement on a third...

Apart from all the problems and red flags that were raised with earlier responses, it also sounds like neither you nor your friend understand the...

Is it worth it for a corporation to sue another corporation for less than 5k?

It also depends on whether you are looking just at a breach of contract case or if there is more such as fraud.

Architect - oral contract

I agree with the above answers, particularly that this probably requires a deeper analysis. I will add that I often tell my clients to send an...