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I travel to multiple businesses a day. I was told by my boss that they do not reimburse for travel but that I could deduct on my taxes.
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Your employer has an obligation to reimburse your reasonable and necessary business expenses, including paying your mileage expenses - the applicable statute is Cal. Labor Code Sec. 2802. You are entitled to reimbursement for mileage expenses between work locations. This means you are not... View More 
answered on Jun 1, 2020
No, they cannot do that. You are entitled to payment for all of your work, and it sounds like your employer is stealing thirty minutes of wages from you for each day you work. Not only are you owed your unpaid wages, but you are likely also owed a "meal break premium payment" of one... View More
They have me sign. A paper every week stating that I received my check and 4 other things and that I took all my breaks. If I don't sign it can they with hold my check or even fire or suspend me
answered on May 24, 2020
Your employer must pay you the wages you earned, and generally may not create additional conditions for you to receive your wages.
You are also entitled to accurate pay, and to timely off-duty meal and rest breaks. Your employer cannot fire you for asserting that you did not take the... View More
I work at a car wash. I work as a sales rep in an area where I work 3 days as the only rep. The other days I have another rep with me so being able to walk away to use the bathroom or make a call is easy. But those other days. I can't just walk away. And if we r slow my boss says I took my... View More
answered on May 24, 2020
You are correct - those are not breaks. Your employer has a duty to authorize and permit you to take timely 10 minute off-duty rest breaks. These rest breaks must be truly off-duty to be considered rest breaks. If you are still required to perform job duties, or even to be on call in the event... View More
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