What are my rights as a tenant in Los Angeles if the laundry facilities (mentioned in my lease) are not functioning?

You are entitled to a rent reduction for a reduction in services. If you cannot work it out with the landlord. Contact the Los Angeles Housing +...

Since the contractor appears to be an unlicensed building contractor, you may wish to consider suing for negligence, breach of contract and...

Parking lot repairs.

You can request a rent reduction based on a reduction in services from the landlord based on the cost of indoor parking in your neighborhood. You...

Employer refuse to pay my "sick pay", even though I have accumulated enough hours.

Your employer may not legally refuse to pay your sick time, unless you fail to provide required supporting documentation. Further, your employer...

I am an employee / non-exempt / with a southern California fugitive recovery firm. 11 years.

Your employer is required to reimburse you for expenses incurred in the performance of your work under Labor Code 2800 and 2802. An employer can...

Company offered a $2500 sign on bonus when I started but only if you worked with for 6mos. It's 6mos and they don't want to pay

You may want to look for another job, then sue in small claims court. You should have at least two years for the date the money was due to file...

Does my employer have to alert me of new schedule postings within a certain time? I was not told of a shift until 2 hours prior.

You can be fired for refusing to acknowledge receipt of the write up. However, when you sign the write you can write that you are acknowledging...

Do I have a case against my employer if I'm a trucker working 18-20 hrs a day, 5.5 days a week?

This sounds like a serious wage and hour as well as safety problem. You should immediately contact an employment lawyer to discuss the best way to...

You have legal protection from retaliation for reporting illegal conduct under Government Code 1102.5. You should speak with an employment lawyer...

Can I discontinue/dismiss my lawsuit before court? Does the attorney charge fee before court?

You need to be very careful. First, your employer may terminate you after return to work. You will want/need a written contract allowing for...