Can a private school write a provision into my contract that forces me to go into debt to them to pay for my masters?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen. However there are exceptions. Sometimes the company is required to pay for your training expenses. If your employer...

W2 - employees reporting to 1099 - Independent Contractor (manager)

As long as the W2 employees are paid their wages there should be no problem. The 1099 manager might have a wage and hour case against the company.

Am I screwed ?

I suggest you file a workers' compensation claim form before you are fired. Eventually your untreated injury will probably prevent you from...

I work in California San Francisco my company took me from salary and put me on hourly. Is that legal ?

Also keep in mind your company may owe you for a year's worth of overtime. I would speak to a wage and hour attorney to fully consider your options.

Can I call the police if my manager fails to cooperate in an investigation?

You may need the help of an attorney. The papers do not necessarily have to be served on him at his residence. However keep ion mind that...

Should I get fired or fight?

You definitively need to speak to an attorney. More details concerning your case would be needed to competently advise you. However here are...

Make sure he files a police report. Make it clear that it is illegal to file a false police report. Some one jumped out of a car and grabbed his...

You are probably reading the writing on the wall correctly. As a practical matter now would be the time to speak to an employment lawyer. ...

What to do when the DLSE gets it wrong in a retaliation claim?

You may have a case under federal law. The FSLA anti retaliation laws are in some ways stronger than the California state laws. Find a good wage...

Can an employer do this?

As a practical matter do you really want to make this the sword you and your girl friend fall on? You complain about this and yo may be fired and...