Can a landlord have a person stay at his property while a tenant is away on vacation without the tenants permission?

A landlord having the power to appoint a person to stay in a tenant's residence without the tenant's consent while the tenant is away does not...

What minimum wage requirement must be followed when an employee works from home in California?

You are required to pay the highest applicable minimum wage. Here, since Los Angeles County has a higher minimum wage than the state of California,...

Can I get more security deposit back?

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...

If an employer was based in a county, and its employees were working in another one, what minimum wage should be paid?

The employees should be paid per the laws of the location where they work - this Los Angeles County. If the employer is not doing so, you should...

Do I need to see a lawyer if I received a severance package after I won workers comp?

You should have an attorney go over the severance agreement with you before you sign it. You may be able to negotiate better terms. Most lawyers...

Does my landlord have to reimburse me?

California requires landlords to notify all prospective tenants, before they move in, if their gas or electric meter serves any area outside of...

Your employer is not obligated to provide paid time off or vacation pay. However, if the employer chooses to provide accrued paid time off or...

Can my private ambulance company employee force me to stay?

As an at will employee, your employer can ask you to stay longer. The employer must properly compensate you for all time worked. Overtime and...

Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and request a rent credit for reduction in services.

A dancer at a gentlemen's club is probably an employee. As a result, the door fee is illegal. Finally, the tip pool appears illegal. It is only for...