You may have claims for retaliation for taking paid sick leave, failure to pay minimum wage, waiting time penalties and failure to provide accurate...

Got served with an unlawful detainer in the illegal unit I have been renting?

Failure to comply with the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization, including registering the unit with the Los Angeles Housing + Community...

What are the first steps to take if none have been taken?

The most important thing you need to do you have already done, which is to decide to hire an attorney to assist your family through a very complex...

Who can I speak to in regards to extortion ?

Safety First! You should speak with the police about the threats of physical violence. If there are telephone message, text or email, you...

Is the situation illegal?

It is not legal for your employer to pay cash off the books. You are entitled to paystubs reflecting the hours worked, deductions, pay rate, etc. ...

Can a landlord legally refuse to rent an apartment to someone with a service animal?

A landlord's no pet policy should be overridden by a legitimate need for a service animal based on Federal and State law.

If your offer letter included insurance, then your employer had at least an implied duty of good faith to inform you of the open enrollment window...

Can I remove a rent control tenant in Los Angeles County if I'm selling my property?

The current notice is probably invalid. In order to evict a tenant for owner occupancy, the new Owner will have to file a declaration of intent to...

Overtime pay for 8 hour shifts and overtime pay for 40 hours a week?

This is not legal. Keep daily records of your hours. Your employer is required to pay overtime on your paycheck and it is a separate violation...

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues. Under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, you should be entitled to a refund of the...