Businesses that employ independent contractors may be more vulnerable than ever to private lawsuits and government scrutiny. Private actions involving alleged improper independent contractor classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and...
As a California based employee, you are entitled to be paid for your time and effort. In California, the term “wages” includes all compensation or remuneration for labor performed by an employee regardless of the term of employment – full time, part...
Many individuals will start the New Year resolving to improve their financial affairs. Though bankruptcy is a great tool, which generally includes benefits such as the discharge of credit card and medical debt, a new exemption scheme, effective January 1, 2013, will...
One of the most frustrating and perhaps bewildering moments in any employee’s career is finding out that your employer is ending the employment relationship. After the initial shock, employees often seek out a lawyer for information. Inevitably, the most common...