I work in a house that has been designated as a group home for 5 disabled adults. The program/company is funded for by the state. I am an hourly employee who works a full 40 hours (plus up to 10-15 hours of overtime @ time and a half many weeks). My checks include deductions in all the proper taxes and stuff that any job would withdraw from. It's a full on legit job.
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posted by TwilightKid
on May 9, 2013 -
37 answers
Where can I find a copy of the New York State Labor Law that was in effect prior to January 2011, specifically as is it pertains to hospitality workers and wage payments? This law was amended in 2011 and I need to see what it was changed from. If I can find this online, that would be great.
posted by mbx
on Nov 7, 2012 -
2 answers
What is the best one stop book for the history of the American labor and union movement? Extra bonus points for a legal perspective.
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posted by T.D. Strange
on Nov 4, 2011 -
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As an employer in WA state is it better for me to classify a new position as a independent contractor or as an 'outside salesperson'? How do I find out?
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posted by bq
on Sep 13, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a labor lawyer in New York City, preferably north Brooklyn area ( but anywhere is fine). Any suggestions?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 17, 2011 -
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Am I entitled to a half-day's pay in California when my employer cancels my shift due to weather?
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posted by speedgraphic
on Dec 15, 2010 -
2 answers
California unemployment: Where's the threshold for a reduction of hours constituting job loss?
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posted by gum
on Jan 11, 2010 -
4 answers
CA Labor Law: A friend has been demoted from salaried to hourly after giving notice. Is this illegal? He thinks there may have been a law passed a few years ago banning a salary to hourly demotion. True?
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posted by jenmakes
on Jul 9, 2009 -
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I believe my company, a government contractor, is using alot of grey areas in their employee time cards to get away with paying as little as possible. For example, I am listed with them as "salary", which by my understanding would mean I get x amount of payment per pay period. However, they still have everyone fill out a time card, and pay us per the hours we have worked.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2008 -
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A friend works for a company who has recently performed a background check on all of its employees. It has instructed him to fire all employees who come back with a previous felony, even though in several cases, they knew about the charges when they hired the employees. This is happening in Indiana. Is this even legal? What rights does my friend have to oppose these firings, and what can these employees do about it?
posted by billybunny
on Jun 20, 2008 -
19 answers
I work for a small company with less than a dozen employees. We currently have no formal hiring process, forms or other documentation. Scary? I think so, and I need some help to remedy the situation.
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posted by suchatreat
on Dec 19, 2006 -
4 answers
A good friend of mine works for a large international bank in the SF bay area. This person was informed today that beginning immediately, the two 15 minute breaks that have been allowed up until now are being reduced to 5 minute breaks. This person works a full 8-hour shift, and I was under the impression that a 1-hour lunch/meal break and 2x 15 minute breaks were required by law. What are the legal requirements in California, and how do they differ from federal requirements?
posted by luriete
on Mar 31, 2005 -
8 answers
