Can an employer have its employees sign something saying that they agree to voluntarily take lunch during 6th hour of work?

In California, an employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the employee with a meal...

What are my options when talking to HR? Is their minimum amount for OT, or if I work for 5 mins, do I just earn that amount?

More information is probably needed to make a correct assessment about whether or not you fall into any exemption classification and you really...

I am owed $300 in wages unpaid to me by my employer since June 2014 am I able to sue for interest as well as my unpaid wages?

If your employer owes you wages, and those wages are not in dispute, the employer is not only required to pay you those wages, but also waiting...

I worked for a company in CA, that provides the same services the new company I work for provides.

As answered by some others it is hard to give you a straight answer without knowing some more facts and looking at the agreement that you signed. ...

What classifies a hairstylist if I were to expand my salon and still wanted say in what she does?

Independent contractor vs w2 employee is highly debated and a very detailed analysis by an employment law attorney is probably necessary. As you...

Am I eligible for "Waiting Time Penalty" under Labor Code Section 203 and Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section 13520

If your severance agreement clearly states that your last day of employment is 4/5/14, then you were entitled to accrued vacation pay and any...

Contact the California Contractors Board regarding this individual. It is a requirement that a contractor have a written contract with their client...

As an Employer in California and employing a part time mechanic who is making 14:00 per hour is he entitled to more money.

If you require that the employee provide his own tools your wage order will require that you provide that employee with double minimum wage. Many...

If I were counsel for this employer I would be hesitant to approve this policy, specifically the requirement of opposite sex employees being...

California law does not require that a company provide you with bereavement leave. However, if your place of employment has an employee handbook...