Your friend was due to be paid immediately. She could be entitled to waiting time penalties for up to 30 days of nonpayment. Even if she quit,...

Are Minor League Baseball front office staff entitled to overtime pay under CA state law even though they are salaried workers?

You are correct about the amounts that must be paid for exempt employees, but it sounds like the employees may not qualify as exempt based on their...

Former employer paid me as an independent contractor even though i was clearly a regular full time employee.

The Department of Labor just issued a memorandum a few month ago addressing this exact problem. Most workers are and should be classified as...

I really need help

I am sorry to hear about your situation. A fair settlement depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding each case and can vary quite a bit...

I was terminated from my job after I filed a complaint against a supervisor for excessive force on a child, do I have a case?

I am sorry to hear of your situation. It is illegal to retaliate against an employee for opposing an illegal employment practice, or for...

As an independent contractor, you do not have the same rights as an employee. Your recourse for non-payment is a breach of contract lawsuit--most...

Retaliation?

The new California sick leave law protects you from just this sort of behavior. I would need to hear more about your particular circumstances. ...

Wrongful termination

If you complained about the illegal acts of the Verizon rep and were fired as a result, you may have a retaliation/whistle blower claim. ...

Paycheck advice. Is my employer required to give a breakdown of deductions?

Not only is your employer required to give you the breakdown, but there are penalties for failing to do so.

Can my wife receive unemployment insurance after getting a DUI?

Your wife's paycheck should have been paid on the day she was terminated. She could be entitled to statutory penalties for the failure to pay her...