Lease ended on apt in Oakland and our landlord just increase the rent by 14% with no written notice, is this legal?

The notice of the increase needs to be in writing and typically given 30 days in advance (or as often as rent is paid). I suggest speaking with a...

Hoola hooping on lunch break

I'm not sure what your question is. Employers may fire at-will employees for any reason, unless the reason is illegal (such as discrimination based...

Is it discrimination if I am the only woman in our office who has been forgotten to have an annual job review?

It is very difficult to determine if there has been discrimination here. Generally, the adverse employment action against the employee (such as a...

Do i have a case of discrimination or disability act violation?

There are not enough facts to determine whether there was discrimination. However, businesses in California are not allowed discriminate based on...

Can I get out of my apartment lease or prosecute a harassing neighbor?

That is an issue for you and the landlord. Communicate with your landlord in writing and ask to be let out of the lease. There is a covenant of...

What should I do?

I am not sure what you are asking. If the matter is being handled by your employer, there isn't anything you can really do at the moment. If the...

Can the landlord boot me off the property without giving a 30 day notice?

If a tenant lives at the rental property for over a year, the required notice is 60 days. If it's less than a year, the notice should be 30 days...

Employers may demote and fire at-will employees for any reason, unless it's illegal (such as discrimination based on age). You are an at-will...

I am joining a new company on 2nd of any month. Can I give resignation on the same day to the current company

If you are an at-will employee and you have no contractual obligation to your employer, you should be able to resign immediately with no...

Customer service job laid off due to unsatisfactory work performance.?

The decision to award you unemployment benefits depends on EDD and their findings after speaking with you and your previous employer. However, when...