Should I hire a business or employment lawyer?

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. I have a few comments. First, you are likely an employee based on the California Supreme Court's...

Can an employee get fired for not wanting comp time and just staying their schedule time?

In general, an employer can discipline and even terminate an employee for refusing to work additional hours. However, an employer is required to...

Attempting wrongful eviction

File a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department.

The owner rented me her unpermitted garage converted house? Now the owner wants to evict me while my lease is effective.

If it is not registered with the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department, which requires a Certificate of Residential...

What can I do to protect my self that’s y it’s called a relocation fee ?

You can have a third party, such as an escrow company or an attorney, hold the funds in escrow or a trust account with instructions to release the...

I respectfully disagree with my colleague. You can use accrued paid sick leave for preventive care and your employer may not retaliate against you...

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You do not get overtime, but you are likely entitled to an hour of "premium pay" at your regular rate for the failure to provide the required meal...

Can I be fired from my job in state service if I’m out for several days due to a knee problem ?

No. Assuming your employer has more than 5 employees, you are protected from disability discrimination, including the need to take a short period...

Driving company vehicle to job hours away from headquarters should you get paid for drive home

According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Manual section 46.1.1, Compensability of travel time has also been analyzed by two...

First, if the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, you are entitled to relocation assistance, if the landlord...