Do I have to give ex roommate downpayment money?

Did you two have a contract contemplating this type of situation? If so, it will be your starting point in attempting to solve the dispute.

Can I sue to get my money back for breach of contract and services not rendered?

Yes. You can bring an action for breach of contract. What exactly does your contract say with respect to the services to be rendered by the...

"Is it legal for landlord requiring tenants to pay the rent of remaining period when terminating the contract?"

This is a matter of a private contract. You can attempt to re-negotiate the lease if your landlord is open to it. As you did sign the original...

Should I file a countersuit against my landlord in response to the eviction action or just cut my loses and leave without fight?

If you can file a suit in small claims court for relatively small amount of funds and effort, that would be one option. I would advise this only...

Review your company's cell phone use policy. The fact that it was a first offense may be of no consequence if your company has a zero tolerance...

Fired for allegedly stealing

Has an internal investigation been conducted into this matter? If not, consult your employment policies regarding the grievance procedure and...

What's the next step?

As it seems you have exhausted your internal grievance options, you can proceed with more formal complaint procedures. Depending on the exact...

Recently terminated, wasn't paid for any work. What are my legal options?

What kind of documentation do you have? Specifically with respect to agreements regarding compensation. Do you have documentation of the...

I don't know if I need to get a lawyer and go to EEOC.

Have you tried contacting your human resources office? The reason you would contact the EEOC is if you believe the lack of work is a proxy for...

Where can I file for wages and overtime

If you are claiming you are owed unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you will need to file a case in federal court. If you are...