Legal Question in Business Law in California

I quit my job because I was promised 30 hours a week and never got it after 3 weeks. Since I had to use my car for travel I was unable to afford the gas of driving up to 80 miles 4 days a week with no mileage reimbursement and minus 6 to 9 hours of pay per check. Additionally, I was told that I am a independent contractor and not allowed to have breaks. Lastly, I was given last minute directives as though I was on call often my work hours and locations given to me at the last minute. My employer denys this and is creating lies about me. What can I do?


Asked on 4/10/14, 3:52 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

William Christian Rodi Pollock

Find another job.

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Answered on 4/10/14, 4:41 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Yeah, I tend to agree with Mr. Christian that you probably don't have a legal remedy. In addition to filing a lawsuit, people who are treated unfairly on the job can sometimes make a successful complaint to the state labor commission, but I'm somewhat doubtful that you have an actionable claim, or if you have, that you have enough solid proof of employer misconduct.

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Answered on 4/10/14, 6:23 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Look for other employment, and file with EDD for unemployment. Tell your story to them, and to the judge if you appeal a benefits denial.

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Answered on 4/15/14, 5:06 pm


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