What is the statute of limitations on the violation of labor laws?

You are allowed to go 3 years back on your unpaid overtime claims when filing a claim with the Dept. of Labor (DLSE), and the option of being able...

Depression is a qualifying disability. If you have provided to your employer documentation reflecting your condition, and your employer has 5 or...

If an employee who is on pregnancy disability leave does not communicate that she is returning to work after 4 mos can we term?

Since you are on notice that the employee is on pregnancy leave, you should yourself initiate communication regarding the employee's anticipated...

Have I been Unlawfully terminated ?

Hello, It possible that you have been wrongful terminated. The main issue will be whether the employer really couldn't accommodate you. Since...

Am I an exempt employee? I have bartended 4 nights per week the last 5 years. I start each shift at a posted time.

Hello. Bartenders are generally not exempt from overtime. Unless you are a manager in charge of many of the operations, including supervising,...

My supervisior has changed my timecard twice (that I've noticed) without my knowledge. What can/should I do?

The first thing you need to do is to approach him nicely and ask why he has been doing this. Then, depending upon his response, you can decide...

Hello, it sounds like you might have a legitimate wrongful termination claim, if in fact you are terminated. This will depend on the reason for...

Can a lawyer charge 40% from your award of suing your employer?

That's a typical contingency fee percentage that many, if not most, employment lawyers charge in wrongful termination case.

If I file for unemployment and withhold that I was fired for failing a random drug screen will they deny me benefits

Most likely the EDD will find out about the reason for your termination because they usually contact the employer to verify the reason for your...

Difficulty with My EEOC Charge

Hello, it's possible that what your associates referred to was an internal investigation by a company's own employee or hired investigator. This is...