Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Defamation-Violating State Labor Code

I worked for a taxi co. for 2 years. I did work on their cars for no charge and was charged lease fee's even when the cab was broken down. They took my key and are now defaming me in violation of California State labor code - they are stopping me from getting gainful employment. I need advice. I am trying to file a complaint with the State Labor Board directly and they have no easily navigated informational websites for me to do so.


Asked on 10/21/05, 9:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Defamation-Violating State Labor Code

if we can get more thorough details regarding incidents surrounding your termination, we will be able to effectively assist you thereafter.

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Answered on 10/21/05, 9:38 pm
Scott McMillan The McMillan Law Firm, APC

Re: Defamation-Violating State Labor Code

You have a right to go back under the labor code three years. The work that you did on the cars, to the extent you can prove it, is compensable according to the minimum wage laws.

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Answered on 10/22/05, 1:45 am
MARK GEYER LAW OFFICES OF MARK MITCHELL GEYER

Re: Defamation-Violating State Labor Code

Good Morning:

First, any attorney would need to know how you were compensated, if at all. Wages with deductions, or piece work. Is the lease expense the "renting" or use of the taxi cab? Is there a written agreement of any kind between you and the cab company?

A labor board claim is for free and you do NOT need an attorney--the Deputy Labor Commissioner's office will provide "representation" for free. You can go back up to 3 years FROM THE TIME YOU FILE THE CLAIM. If an award for unpaid compensation is made in your favor, it is very costly for the emplyer to fight that.

I hope this has been helpful.

Sincerely,

Mark Geyer

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Answered on 10/23/05, 8:37 am


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