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Is docking my payment legal?

I work for a very small company; there are only 3 full-time employees and the owner. I’ve been there 16 years and the other 2…

Can I pay a employee who is under training with a rate which is under the minimum wage?

What is the penalty for non-payment of a notice of employment breach of contract?

If I send a demand for payment for a breach of contract concerning an employer against the employee. What are the payment details if I…

Can I legally deduct wages/withhold pay

I am a small business owner dealing with automotive work. I have an employee who has been working on a customers vehicle for almost 2…

Need advice on employment matter

I am currently a 40 hour full-time employee working in physical therapy for the same company for 2.5 years. Our practice has slowed down and…

Do heirs of a deceased co-owner have rights to a house?

My grandmother purchased a house and listed her 3 children on the deed as co-owners; 1 son died and his name was never removed. Then…

How do i get the legal title for my art projects?

I work on art projects that I would like to receive the legal title to. However, I’m not sure if a copyright would give me…

Neighbor suing me due to my trees blocking view

I’m in California and my neighbor directly behind wants me to trim my trees because it’s blocking his views. He is on a hill and…

Can your boss take away your hours because you won’t call in sick to your other job?

I work in a restaurant 25 years. My shifts have been mostly the same every week. About 2 years ago, I got a DUI so…

Is a handshake legally binding?

I was offered corporate shares at 1.00/share if I could get my employees back to work, after they voluntarily left work when I did. I…