Is it legal for your property owner to give a rent increase of 500 in a 30 day notice

If the unit is under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance, the max annual increase is 3% plus an additional 1% for gas and 1% for...

My wife lost our baby due to stress that my land lord made her go thru.is their anything we can do?

First, it is illegal to turn off utilities with the intent to terminate a tenancy. Civil Code 789.3 provides for statutory damages and attorney...

First, it is illegal to turn off utilities with the intent to terminate a tenancy. Civil Code 789.3 provides for statutory damages and attorney...

Can I be fired while getting diagnosed with an illness?

Yes. You can be terminated for poor performance. It is helpful that your employer is aware that you have a medical condition. You should speak with...

Do I have to show up to mandatory things if I'm not getting paid?

First, it sounds like you have been misclassified as independent contractor. You are probably correctly characterized as an employee. Second, your...

My boss fired me for speaking out against unfair wages, do I have a wrongful termination case?

You likely have a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy. It is illegal to terminate you for engaging in "concerted action"...

As a part time nonexempt employee, can my employer instruct me to “spread out” my hours over numerous weeks to avoid OT?

Your employer cannot legally have you simply spread your hours over future weeks to avoid paying overtime. Keep records of the time actually worked...

Employment termination ?

You are at will employee, unless you have a contract specifying that you are only terminable for good cause. As an at will employee,your employer...

In California can someone get a restraining order against a co-worker?

According to the California Court system: An employer can obtain court orders prohibiting unlawful violence or credible threats of violence...

Do I need to pay back the money my employer accidentally overpaid me?

If your employer overpaid you, you owe the employer the money back. However, your employer cannot simply deduct the overpaid from your paycheck...