There is no expectation of privacy for work equipment, computers, phones, etc. Your co-worker may want to seek legal counsel. He does have the...

Working almost 2 weeks straight no overtime pay.

I would need more information to determine if this is a joint employer or if they are doing something to purposely avoid paying overtime. You...

Can my job prevent me from working for 2 months by not scheduling me and discharge me for missing a day of work due to a birth?

If this happened after July 1st of this year, you also may qualify for the new sick leave law benefits. I would need more information about your...

Do I have legal recourse?

If you met the terms of the bonus in your offer letter then yes, they must pay that to you immediately. Further, you cannot be retaliated against...

Do I have a CA wrongful termination case? Have chronic injury and was fired a month after filing for FMLA after 13 stellar yrs

Your employer has an obligation to engage in the interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation will work. Here it doesn't...

For what length of time must a California employer retain payroll records for former employees. Consequences of not doing so?

For payroll records, it is three years. There are penalties for failing to do so. You can consult with an employment attorney to determine your...

Most hairstylist are improperly classified. You could be entitled to back wages, interest, penalties and attorney's fees. You should seek legal...

Elimination of Position

You should have an employment attorney help you with the severance agreement. There is a presumption that they are doing something unlawful if...

Can I sue

Perhaps. I'd need to have more information to evaluate your case. Were you qualified for sick time off? Did you inform your employer of the...

Someone I hired as an independent contractor filled out an application for Workers Compensation. What can I expect now?

You should consult with an employment attorney. Most individuals are improperly classified as independent contractors. The DOL just issued a...