What reasons Can my employer have a co worker deny my wages for not returning all work related items?

Your employer appears to be violating multiple wage and hour laws. First, you are entitled to reimbursement for mileage, when using your car...

What if i am considered for upper management and spoken highly of, a certain race receies the promotion?

Denial of a raise or promotion based on hostility toward protected class such as race is illegal in California. You would need to prove that...

The supervisor's misconduct is only illegal if it is motivated by hostility to a protected class such as race, religion, gender, sexual...

Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), a lease for an illegally converted garage is probably not enforceable and the...

Do I have a legitimate claim against my employer if they fire me after I reported harassment by a co-worker to HR?

First, you have not explained the co-worker's motivation for the harassment. The harassment is illegal if it is motivated by your membership in or...

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...