Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Can an hourly employee be forced to work 8 hours daily and if they do not then their vacation and/or sick pay is used to make up the difference.


Asked on 1/27/12, 4:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

What is the normal work shift for your employment? In most companies it is 8 hours per day for 5 days a week. Your sick leave and vacation can not be reduced but if you are not working a full shift when hired to do so you can be fired.

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Answered on 1/27/12, 5:19 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No. If the employer is improperly crediting or deducting accrued sick and leave time, then you have a claim to make with the Labor Commissioner. If serious about pursuing it, contact me to discuss.

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Answered on 1/28/12, 11:32 am


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