How can the EDD ignore the administrative law judge's decision on an appeal?

California's employment law system is byzantine and difficult to navigate without counsel - whether you are an employee or the employer! As my...

A prospective employer file a small claim in California Court for accepting the offer letter and later no joining that Company

It takes a great deal of effort and expense for an employer to sponsor an H1B visa. When you walk away, even for what may be legitimate reasons,...

Does a liability waiver need to be filled out by anyone who's getting a locker.

It is advisable to have the employees sign a liability waiver in case of theft, damage to their personal items. In addition, your company should...

Your employer has no obligation to reinstate you once you have resigned. There is no requirement for paperwork or documentation to make a...

Employer said I have to wait 7 days to receive my final paycheck after voluntary resignation? Does waiting time penalty apply?

I agree with my colleagues and add that if there are waiting time penalties in your situation, you may file a claim ant the DLSE (Division of Labor...

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Did company where I work violate the Americans with Disabilities act by not allowing me to return with reasonable accommodatio

You should seek the advice of an attorney who is experience in employment and disability law. The first question an attorney will ask you is...

I am being forced to either quit school or my job by my employer of the last 16 months.

Assuming you are an 'at will' employee, there is no law that requires your employer to accommodate your schedule. There may be an exception...

California employment law: Employee wants to work 7 days per week, we are not willing to pay employee the overtime. can we ...

Employees may be classified as exempt (no overtime, no meal/rest break entitlements) and paid a salary only if the job description of their day to...

Is the employee entitles to a break after clocking out for A personal issue?

I agree with the responses of my colleagues. In addition, you state that the employee decided when to take the rest break. As an employer, you or...

"Independent contractor" Charged a fee to miss a mandatory training session? Can training be mandatory if I am "independent?"

My colleague is correct, your industry is 'notorious' for misclassifying workiers. Odds are that you have been improperly classified as an...