Am I entitled to receive some overtime from the company even though I am an exempt manager who is working more than 80hrs/wk?

This sounds all too familiar. Do you work for a fast food restaurant, like KFC or Taco Bell? Frequently franchise owners will hire a "manager"...

Is this actually an independent investigation?

This is not an independent investigation. If your employer wanted to conduct an independent investigation the results would be made available to...

Do I need to pay vacation time to an hourly employee who was fired and signed contract that said vacation time not used is void

Play it safe pay him the unpaid vacation time. Unused vacation time is considered compensation and must be paid within twenty four hours of...

Do i need to take 30min meal break if i did not sign the waiver? i work 2 shifts in one day, lunch shift and dinner shift.

It depends on how long the break is between your two shifts. Your employer is required to provide a thirty minute meal period when you work more...

This definitely seems suspicious. You may have been misclassified as an independent contractor. If that is true your employer could be fined for...

How can i report fraud in my company and still be in job?

Bite the bullet and call a lawyer. Find a lawyer that has been in practice for a long time. You need the advise of someone who can give you more...

Your former employer is required to send you a copy or give you the opportunity to copy your personnel file within 21 days of a request. Labor...

If you leave a job can the employer keep you active as a leave of absence

She should apply for unemployment . As long as she is honest in her application the unemployment office should accept her claim.

Charging your employees for an on-the-job accident, is the shortest path to a complaint from the Labor Commissioner.

How can my employer not be legally responsible if a group of employees would like to do a craft beer tasting at work on Fridays?

I predict that HR will shoot your idea down. A waiver will not protect your employer from liability if one of the employees gets into their car...