Workplace Harassment- What Can I Do?

Unfortunately the law does not prohibit your boss from being unpleasant. An age discrimination or harassment claim would only be possible if you...

Can an employer force an employee to resign ?

The employer is probably attempting to get the employee to resign for unemployment compensation reasons as employees generally cannot claim...

Isn't there a dead line for employers to give you your w2 by?

Yes, it appears the deadline is January 31. This does not appear to be a serious violation of any law though. It would be easier to just email or...

No, as a waiter you are entitled to overtime when you work more than eight hours in a day or forty in a week. You can file a claim with the state...

Can I have personnel files removed from my past employer's possession (if I fear they will use my information to retaliate)?

Your personnel files are considered property of your former employer so you cannot get them back. CA law permits employees and former employees to...

You may have a defamation claim against the old employer but it could be difficult to prove. California employers enjoy a qualified privilege when...

Can my supervisor treat me with hostility while I am at work? Shoving my chair while I am at my desk and making rude comments?

You would need to demonstrate that her behavior against you is related to a protected characteristic like your race, gender, or religion. The only...

I am an American model working in Mialn Italy. My model agency closed and now only wants to pay me 30% of monies owed to me.

If you have an employment contact you should look at it and see if it has a "choice of law" provision. If this provision says that the law of a...

Do I need an attorney to get my payment from employer ?

You can file a claim on your own with the DLSE, also known as the Labor Commissioner. You can also consult an employment law attorney and file it...

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How do I file a complaint for the “waiting time penalties” labor code section 203? What forms are required?

For waiting time penalties you can fill out the form listed here on the DLSE's website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Forms/Wage/English.pdf You...