Need advise on certain issues at current employeer. Can i recover for PTO and can i sue for physical stress?

If you are not being paid twice for the minimum wage, then you are not exempt and your employer must pay you for overtime. The employer...

What payroll document should I request if I suspect my employer has altered my hours?

Keep your own daily journal of hours worked, so you can compare to your payroll stubs to confirm whether or not the payroll is accurate.

I would like to explore the possibility of suing my employer. How do I organize a class action lawsuit?

In order to have a class action, you need to common issues of fact and law that determine the outcome. Here, an employer cannot change your pay...

if the overpayment was not the result of fraud and you are financially unable to pay, the EDD may forgive the overpayment. You should contact the...

Am i eligible for relocation fees

The sale of the property is not a legitimate ground for eviction under the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. If the landlord wants...

Assuming you are not under rent control, in order for a landlord to raise your rent by more than 10% per month, the landlord must give 60 days...

How to deal with a problematic tenant in a unit adjacent to ours

Safety first. Call the police if you feel threatened. You can also seek a civil harassment restraining order. For more information go...

Sick Days, Lunch and Rest Breaks - California Law

The City of Los Angeles provides twice the amount of paid sick leave as California law. See the links before for more...

How long does a landlord have to fix a water heater?

The landlord is required to provide hot water. You should file a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department.

If you were sick and had accrued sick time, then your employer cannot retaliate against you for using it. This rule applies regardless of how many...