Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

Re: Employee

If I understand your question correctly, you made the person an offer which he accepted. After a couple months of employment, he's asking for a raise. Am I right?

He has a right to ask for a raise, and you have a right to say "no." However, if he is asking for payment of overtime or payment of commissions owed him under your employment contract, that is a protected activity in which he is entitled to engage. Don't fire him if he's engaging in these protected activities.

We'd all love a raise - doesn't mean we have any legal entitlement to one. Please contact my office if you have further questions.

Re: Employee

Your question is a little vague. You may consider having an Attorney review the employment contract and advise you as to your specific situation.

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Re: Employee

If you are right in the position you state, then simply tell him no. Sit him down and explain your position and facts. I don't suggest you fire him without strong grounds other than this dispute, as that would appear to be retaliatory. If he files a claim with the Labor Commissioner, you can defend it there. Feel free to contact me if serious about getting legal help if that happens.