Legal Question in Employment Law in California
My employer is closing down for a week to do some construction , and is not going to pay us. they told us to use our vacation time if we need the money. Can they just do this and send us home? What are the laws about doing something like this? How much notice do they have to give us? How long can they send us home for legal? Can i collect underemployment or any kind of compensation for hardship? I live pay check to pay check, missing a week of work is not a option for me i would not be able to pay my rent and all my bills. Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
It is perfectly legal for them to do this. No notice is required. You have to check with EDD whether you can collect unemployment for a one-week furlough..
Legal?? Yes.
You are entitled to be paid for the hours you work. The employer is entitled to set and change hours, duties, titles, compensation, benefits, leaves, vacations, holidays, policies, rules, etc. just not retroactively. Check with EDD to see if you can collect for that time off.
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