How Do I File a Complaint with The California Labor Board?
Our employment attorney provides free consultation to employees for reporting violation of labor law by your employer.
What is an EDD Audit?
An EDD audit is a payroll tax audit initiated when a former worker you classified as an independent contractor applies for unemployment with EDD. The EDD thinks you misclassified the worker as an independent contractor and audits your company.
Using PTO for Paid Vacation Time
PTO is any time an employee gets paid while away from work, including paid vacation time. PTO is paid time off, meaning a worker may use PTO for any reason, such as paid sick leave or paid vacation time.
When to hire an employment attorney?
You should hire an employment attorney as soon as you are aware of the issue or believe something is wrong and that the employer is not remedying the issue, such as harassment, wrongful termination, or discrimination.
Can My Employer Use My PTO Without My Permission?
In California, employers are prohibited from have a use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy.
Is PTO Required by Law?
Employers in California are not required to provide any PTO, such as paid time off or paid or unpaid vacation, to their employees.
Are 10 Minute Breaks Mandatory in California?
Employers in California are required by law to give non-exempt employees one 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked. A non-exempt employee is generally a worker who is paid by the hour and not by salary.
What are reasons I can sue my employer in California?
In California, you can sue your employer for violating your rights as an employee. Common reasons to sue your employer include wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and wage and hour violation.
Can PAGA Claims Be Arbitrated?
The U.S. Supreme Court clarified on June 15 that companies can compel arbitration of an employee's individual of an employee's individual PAGA claim, the non-individual claims should be dismissed.
