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Question: Should the bank charge me a fee for cashing my check? Answer: If you are attempting to cash the check, which is also at the bank and branch of the company, the short answer is no. Many companies utilize out of state banks, forcing many workers to pay a check cashing fee either at a bank or at a check cashing business. When you get paid, ALL your money should be yours and NO fee should be charged. Call now at 800-350-2098 for complete details. Question: Is it right that when I deposit my pay check that I have to wait 3-7 days for all the money to clear? Answer: If your company is paying you using an out of state check, you should not have to wait the 3-7 days. What you are effectively doing by virtue of the “float” is giving your employer a free loan out of your pocket. If you are experiencing these “holds” contact us now at 800-350-2039 for further assistance. Question: Gas prices keeps going up. How much is the company supposed to reimburse me? Answer: You are entitled to reasonable gas and car expenses associated with the use of your vehicle at work. If you are not getting paid for your work related gas, call now at 800-350-2039. Question: What happens when my payroll stub does not make any sense and I cannot understand the breakdown? Answer: You should have a payroll stub that provide an easy to understand accounting. Some company's pay stubs are confusing and hard to understand. This confusion can lead to loss of pay such as overtime, expense reimbursement or commissions. If you think this is happening to you call now at 800-350-2039. Question: If I am being paid commission, am I entitled to a full breakdown with my pay to determine if the amount they pay me is correct? Answer: Yes. If you are not receiving a a breakdown submit your case facts today or call 800-350-2039 now. Question: The company gives me a meal break, but I cannot leave the premises. Is that right? Answer: Your 30 minute meal break is generally your time to do what you want, including leaving the premises. Give us a call at 800-350-2039 with details of your situation. Question: If I am salaried, does that make me an exempt employee? Answer: Whether you are salaried or for that matter received an hourly wage, it does not in itself necessarily mean that you are an “exempt” or “non-exempt” employee. Many companies will put you on a salary, call you “exempt” and therefore not pay overtime. One of the many requirements of being exempt is to be paid at least double the minimum wage. If this is happening to you, we want to speak with you. Call us today at 800-350-2039. Question: What exactly is the difference between being an exempt vs non-exempt employee? Answer: There are many things to consider. What are your job duties? Do you have discretion? Do you possess a special license? Do you hire and or fire? How much are you paid? If you are unsure submit your case facts today or call 800-350-2039. Question: My employer is always late with paychecks. When are they are required to us. What can I do if they do not pay on time? Answer: You are entitle to be paid at least twice per month, although commissions may sometimes be paid once per month. If you are not being paid on time submit your case facts or call for a free no obligation consultation at 800-350-2039. Question: I have to use my cell phone for work and the company does not pay for any of that. Answer: If it is for work, the cell phone expense should be reimbursed by your employer. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: How soon does my employer have to pay me when I get fired? Answer: Immediately upon termination. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: How soon does my employer have to pay me after I quit? Answer: If you quit, you should be paid within 72 hours. Give us a call at 800-350-2039 with details of your situation. Question: Does my employer have to pay me overtime on holidays? Answer: You are not necessarily automatically entitled to any sort of premium pay unless the company has a policy providing it. Obviously if you work more than 8 hours you are entitled to overtime pay. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: Does my employer have to pay me while I am 'on call'? Answer: Not necessarily although if you can not leave a certain area (e.g. apartment) you could be entitled to additional compensation. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: What is the difference between 'on call' and 'on duty'? Answer: This is difficult to distinct sometimes. Give us a call at 800-350-2039 with details of your situation. Question: What are the rules on overtime in California? Answer: If you work more than 8 hours you are entitled to receive 1½ times, 12 hours double time, more than 40 hours 1½ times. Seven days in a row: First 8 hours 1½ times, after 8 double time. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: When am I supposed to receive a meal break? Answer: If you are a non-exempt employee you are not entitled to a meal break if your shift is 6 hours or less. If your shift is more than 6 hours, you are entitled to a 30 minute meal break after 5 hours and a second meal break after 10 hours. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: When am I suppose to receive a rest break? Answer: Meal breaks are generally permitted for 10 minutes every 4 hours. Give us a call at 800-350-2039 with details of your situation. Question: Does my employer have to pay me for driving time? Answer: Compensation for driving time begins once you have arrived at work. Generally the drive to work, with certain exceptions, you will not accrue paid time. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039. Question: I was fired, when am I supposed to get my last paycheck? Answer: They day you were fired. Give us a call at 800-350-2039 with details of your situation. Question: I supply my own cell phone, gas, tools and clothes for work. Is the employer supposed to pay for these items? Answer: Under most circumstances, yes. Call now to speak to an attorney at 800-350-2039.
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