What can i do to get out of my apt lease without having to pay for the whole remainder of the lease (one year contract-)

You should consider filing a complaint with the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department.

If I'm being forced 2 pick up my deposit 4 a Diamond I bought that was sold it out from under me. Will I still have cause 2 sue?

You may have a claim for the difference between the purchase price and the actual value of the diamond. Depending on the value, you may be able to...

Am I Entitled to Overtime?

The answer depends on whether you are properly classified as exempt. According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the executive...

What are my rights?

You can report this to the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department at: http://hcidla.lacity.org/

If an employer requires an employee to have certain tools or equipment, or if such tools are required to perform the job, the employer must...

Can they do this to me? Is that a legit reason to be fired? How can I go about this? Can I sue? What lawyer do I need?

No. If your employer has at least five (5) employees, then your employer probably violated the Fair Employment and Housing Act by retaliating...

How can I sue them? What do I start with? Do I have to go to the Civil Court, or to the Labor and Workforce Development Agency?

You can sue in court or file an administrative complaint with the Labor Commissioner for failure to pay wages upon termination and waiting time...

Can I not show up to work and be compensated for it in until the correction has been made?

Your employer is obligated to pay you for the hours worked. However, if you refuse to show up for work, you can be terminated for not showing up,...

Pls call me to handle my case Thx

This is an educational forum. We cannot solicit clients. Try Google, AVVO's Find A Lawyer Function or the Los Angeles County Bar for a referral. ...

Is a labor lawyer correct or is it a different type of law since it is classified as a contractor?

You need an employment lawyer, who understands wage and hour law. Most provide free consultations.