Getting fired from your job can come as a big surprise. Your employer may have had a good reason to terminate your employment, such as poor performance or tardiness. But sometimes the reason for your firing is less clear or … Continued
The promise of a bonus can be the highlight of a summer job for a cash-strapped student working when they’re off from classes. But what happens when the bonus never gets paid? The Carter Law Firm, an employment law firm … Continued
Summer jobs are a rite of passage for many high school students, college students, and even vacationing teachers looking to make some extra money when classes are out of session. Sadly, some employers take advantage of these summer job seekers. They … Continued
We recently reported on a growing concern in our area of employment law – paystub violations. Simply put, these are instances where companies are not properly reporting the itemized list of labor and wages so that employees can understand it. … Continued
If you’re like many Americans, you work hard to provide for yourself and perhaps your family. When you work for a reputable employer, you come to expect that your paycheck will arrive on time and without issue. Many of us pay … Continued
If you’ve worked in the service industry at any point, you know it can be a grind. You pride yourself for offering service with a smile knowing there’s a potential of extra compensation at the end of your … Continued
As a worker, being classified as an independent contractor or employee is usually clear based upon a number of factors. However, more and more companies try to get around California labor laws by misclassifying employees as independent contractors. This results … Continued
Despite the #MeToo movement, and an explosion of allegations of misconduct made against corporate executives, a sexist culture still prevails in the workplace. The Carter Law Firm has discovered in a current case that even the legal community is not … Continued
In California, as an employee, you have rights that entitle you to overtime pay and other wage benefits. Some industries try to skirt the system by classifying employees as “independent contractors” or “consultants.” We often hear complaints from employees in … Continued
The Carter Law Firm is pleased to share some recent victories on behalf of our employee clients in the retail industry and accolades within the legal profession. In the last six months alone, we have recovered over $11 million in … Continued