CA unemployment for independent contractors during COVID. I took temp gig work in April outside of my profession am I eligible?

The short answer is that you should apply for benefits, because your independent contractor income ended due to COVID-19 and your alternative gig...

How long do I Have in California after Move out to Sue Landlord for Incorrect rent increases

Assuming the Unfair Competition law applies, you have 4 years from the date of each overpayment to file suit to recover it.

Employers may not hold employees accountable for losses, shortages, or breakage occasioned by simple employee negligence or error. Kerr’s Catering...

Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance. You should consider sending a 3 Day Notice to Cure or Quit.

First, you may have been mis-classified as an independent contractor, when you are actually an employee. As an employee, you may also be entitled...

Can a landlord get a restraining order against a tenant?

Yes, you can try to get a restraining order against a tenant that is threatening staff and damaging property. For more information go...

Is it possible to reopen a case from September of 2019?

You can also go back to court and request community service to work off your fine. Given the Pandemic and your unemployment, the Court will likely...

Severance agreement are designed to protect the employer, not the employee. Employee protections need to be specifically bargained for. As for...

Filing Business interruption claims for Covid-19 (Corona virus)?

You need to start with a careful analysis of each policy. You should also look at Civil Authority coverage. Insurers will likely argue that you...

Can I still qualify for unemployment benefit if i quit?

While Mr. Pedersen routinely provide excellent and well thought out answers, I somewhat disagree with his analysis. Here, the employer's failure to...