Yes, it is called the after acquired evidence doctrine.

No. "Tips" are employees property.

Supervisors can only share in the tips if they are part of the chain of service.

According to the Labor Commissioner,

I work in a large restaurant as a waiter. My employer told me that I am required to share my tips with the... View More

No. Employers are not required to provide an employee handbook.

No. Your father's employer must pay him for all time worked. Your father should put his concerns about his unpaid wages in writing to HR and include documentation, if possible. This will help protect your father from retaliation.

Further, if the employer does not straighten on your... View More

Yes, you can sue the company and the manager for the sexual harassment. The Company's liability will hinge on whether they had prior notice of the manager's drinking/sexual harassment and whether the Company took reasonable steps to protect you. You should consult an employment attorney... View More

Once the vacation is accrued, it cannot be taken away by a policy change. You should be entitled to payment of your accrued 10 days of vacation upon termination. However, if you use 10 days under the new policy before you leave, you are likely not entitled to compensation for unused vacation.

You should report in writing the bullying behavior to Human Resources or the leadership of the company. Please note that bullying behavior is not illegal unless it is motivated by hostility toward a protected class such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression,... View More

You are entitled to be paid for all hours worked, including overtime. You also are entitled to 1 hour of premium pay for each day you do not receive your required meal break. The same is true for rest breaks. Keep your own records. If you need this job to support your family, look for another job,... View More

Your claim against your employer will probably have to go through the worker's compensation system, unless your employer did not have worker's compensation insurance.

You may also have a negligence claim against the owner of the property.

Your employer should be providing paid sick leave after 90 days of employment.

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You can only waive the first meal period if the total work day is no more than six hours. Thus, the meal waivers appear in invalid.

According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,

In California, an employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five... View More

Refusing to have blood work done is a legitimate reason for a doctor to refuse to return you to work. The doctor's job is to make a medical judgment and you are preventing the doctor from having the necessary information to make an informed judgment.

Your employer is required to pay for all time worked. If you worked beyond the end of your shift, then your employer must still pay you. The employer's remedy is discipline.

However, if you finished work and waited 5 minutes to clock out, then your employer's action was correct.

An employer can discipline employees for not taking their legally mandated breaks, even if the timing is not your preferred timing.

The employer is required to pay you at least minimum wage for all hours worked. The employer is only allowed limited deductions for lodging credit. After the lodging credit is used you must be paid.

Whether you are compensated for on-call time is factually complex.

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What you are being told is not true. A person of any race can bring a claim for unlawful racial discrimination in the work place. You should confirm their position in writing.

Before you do attempt to do so, you should speak with an employment attorney. Most provide free consultations.

The answer is no. According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,

In California, an employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the employee with a meal period of not less than thirty minutes, except that if the total... View More

You may have claims for gender based discrimination, wrongful termination and labor code violations. You should consult with a knowledgeable employment lawyer. Most provide free consultations. In the meantime, you should consider applying for unemployment, since the employer has stopped providing... View More

You can have an attorney file represent you and file suit in court, if necessary. Attorney's fees are recoverable. Depending on the amount in controversy, it may difficult to find an attorney to take your case on a contingency.

An employer may not discipline an employee by "docking" their earned pay. The manager should speak with an employment attorney about their rights.