Defense against an adverse action brought against me by the state of Calif.

There is not enough information here for an attorney to give you an opinion about whether he would be needed. If you contact your local county's...

California shift scheduling law for Restaurant work.

Although I'm aware of such a law in Canada, I do not believe that California law has any requirement for when a work schedule must be posted for...

Non payment of "by piece" wages

I sounds like you might be an independent contractor rather than an employee. If so, you have a breach of contract issue. You should review your...

Advice help what is my next step to do. Do I have any hope for the this job. Thank you again.

I could recite to you some general principles of employment law, but the bottom line is that you need to have a discussion with an employment...

Wrongful termination

Based on what you said, you possibly have a claim. A lawyer cannot -- and should not -- state a definite opinion on an open forum like this about...

Can an employer adjust employees timecards to the employer's benefit under CA state employment laws

This is a rather complicated issue for an open forum. A lawyer would need to have a longer conversation with you about the facts of your...

IF I DAMAGED COMPANY CAR . CAN MY EMPLOYER DEDUCT THE DAMAGE FROM MY PAY CHECK

It depends on whether you did it on purpose or with gross negligence. California's wage orders state that an employer may not deduct for loss of...

The conventional wisdom is "no" based on the wage orders. If you are an employer, do so at your own risk. The potential damages in penalties...

What legal action under CA law can I take on an ex-employer who won't pay me my commision?

You should contact the California Labor Commissioner, who will help you enforce a claim for your commission. Their office will explain the process...

CA employment law, employee's right to apply for unemployment insurance

EDD determines whether you quit, were fired, or quit for "good cause" and therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. You should contact them...