Exempt employee clarification?

An exempt employee is paid a salary, not based on hours actually worked. The arrangement you describe pays an employee based on hours worked, so it...

What damages can I claim for previous employer who paid me under the minimum wage and didnt provide my last check within the 72

You are entitled to be paid the minimum wage for all hours worked plus liquidated damages equal to the amount of the underpayment. Finally, since...

My oven had a small gas leak and management had to replace the oven. Now they want to charge me half? Am I obligate to pay half?

You should not be required to pay have of the cost. Ask the the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance.

Can my landlord put a padlock on the backdoor, effectively hinder an escape route at back of house?

This is a serious safety hazard in the event of fire. You should immediately contact the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety for assistance.

I agree with Mr. Bernard's thoughtful answer. I just want to add that as of January 1, 2019, if you were required to sign the arbitration...

It is not illegal for your employer to require you to work on your day off, whether or not you can arrange child care for your children. If your...

I am the night /weekend manager at an apartment building w/ 50 units. What compensation am I entitled to? I'm getting $330/month

You are entitled to at least minimum wage for all hours actually worked. If your employer has less 26 employees, it is $12/hour. If your employer...

I quit my job because they were not paying me, what should my employer give me now?

Since you quit, you are entitled to all compensation earned with 72 hours of your resignation. For each day late, you are entitled to 1 day's pay...

Can I be charged a monthly fee for going month to month and not renewing my lease on my second year of occupancy?

The $35.00 fee is likely illegal if your unit is protected by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Late fees must be authorized by...

What does “rent control really mean?”

Rent Control is a name for legal restriction on the ability of a landlord to raise your rent and/or evict you imposed by various cities.