What do I do with this situation?

You need to speak with a worker's compensation lawyer.

The landlord kept 1/5 of the deposit.

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

Can an employer require you to make house calls even though not an original part of your job description?

I agree with Alice Baker's excellent response. I would just add that it is very important to express your concerns in writing to your employer,...

Can my employer request proof that I saw my doctor?

An employer has the right to a doctor's note for sick time as well as control when you come and go from work. However, your employer may not...

Your employer cannot make deductions from your earnings without express written authorization from you, except for tax deductions which are...

Can my employer tell make me feel guilty for taking legally mandated breaks?

Your employer can require you to work through your breaks, but then the employer has to pay you a penalty of one hour's pay assuming you are a...

Got laid off frm my full time job last week. Will I qualify for unemployment if I drive for Uber as a contractor for 2 hrs a day

You will still likely qualify for unemployment, but you need to report any earnings to EDD.

Is it illegal for my work place to cut my hours when coming back from maternity leave?

It is illegal to retaliate against you for taking maternity leave. If the reduction in your schedule was motivated by your maternity leave and...

A security company has ripped me off of hours and now they claim I never worked them all together. How can I go about reporting?

First, you are entitled to pay for your hours worked. In addition, after you separate from the employer and you are not paid, you are also...

Is it legal to play favoritism at work and cut back on hours and assign unfavorable shifts after a sexual harassment complaint?

It is illegal to retaliate against you for reporting sexual harassment. Retaliation includes adverse employment actions such as reducing your...