What kind of lawyer do I need? A labor lawyer?

I am sorry that your employer did not pay you and your friends as it legally was and is required to. You should seek assistance from an...

Can I cut someone's salary because I'm changig their Position? From sales w (salary/comm) to customer service (salary/override)?

If these employees are at-will, you may change their pay structure or terminate their employment at any time. You must provide notice of the...

I got approved for unemployment ,and now my ex employer appealed it and i have to go to court. do i have a winning chance?? help

You have a good chance of winning the appeal because it appears you were indeed fired. At the appeal hearing you will have to prove that you are...

Do I have a case for Constructive Dismissal ?

You very well may have a case for constructive discharge in violation of public policy. To prove this you will have to show that you were...

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Hi, Got a 1099 from my employer. Company terminated me a week after asking them to put me on W-2.

I agree with Mr. Chen. Recently I have encountered a number of employees wrongfully classified by their employers as independent contractors. I...

I have my job but i feel like im being discriminated

I agree with Mr. Chen. Your boss isn't required by law to be nice. Additionally, in order to allege discrimination under FEHA (Fair Employment &...

Mandated overtime

In California, employers can require employees to work overtime, but employees must be paid properly: --Any time that you work in excess of 8...

I agree with my colleagues that you may have been misclassified. Recently I have encountered a number of employees wrongfully classified by their...

My employer tells me that the bank put a hold on my payroll check and to come in to he office for a new check My bank tells me

From the brief facts you have given your employer may have violated some Labor Code provisions. For example, Labor Code section 203.1. If an...

My son's employer has never paid him overtime. Said he doesn't get overtime because he works for two different companies. True?

Without more facts it is difficult to tell whether or not your son is in fact entitled to overtime compensation. There is a chance that, even if...