Can my employer decrease my pay?

Yes. If you are an at will employee, meaning that you don't have an employment contract or are part of a union, your employer can change the terms...

How are work schedules supposed to be given? Can the boss change it suddenly without any notice?

Unfortunately, this is legal. Although this is a poor management practice and frustrating for employees, employers are allowed to change your...

Is it legal for my employer to take some money out from my paycheck due to over paid?

Unfortunately, there is little you can do. Your employer must only pay you what was agreed to even if the error was theirs. The best you can do is...

This sounds like a potential violence in the workplace and discrimination situation. You should report it in writing to human resources. If...

Do I have a wrongful termination case?

Sounds like there was a lot going on at your former workplace. It is difficult to tell whether or not you have a wrongful termination claim or a...

I fired family member from family retail business for insubordination. I disputed her UI claim & lost. Should I try again?

You need to review the definition and explanation of "misconduct" on the EDD's website. You should also sit down with an employment attorney who...

Can I [technically] recover double the amount of stolen wages by filing simultaneous claims through a grievance and DLSE?

No, you cannot recover double the amount of unpaid wages by filing the same claim in two separate forums. You will have to choose one forum to use.

I agree with the other attorneys that your employer has no obligation to hold your job open indefinitely. However, you may have protection and up...

Can my employer use my name negatively in a memo, when the situation wasn't even my fault but the office managers fault?

Unfortunately, there is nothing illegal about being rude or unprofessional or a poor manager. However, if something in the memo was untrue, you may...

Labor laws regarding owner keeping all credit card tips obtained through counter service.

That is completely illegal. All tips must be distributed to the employees that provided the service. You should consult with an employment attorney...