Is it legal for my landlord to serve me an unlawful detainer 12 days after the 5 calendar days I had to respond?

Your time to respond begins to run, when you are served. The time to respond does not run from the date the unlawful detainer is filed. Thus,...

Company had a party at a restaurant, one employee touched me. I reported to controler..retaliation started...now what?

You need to put your concerns in writing about the touching and the retaliation and send them in writing to someone with authority to remedy the...

Can my employer get in trouble for not paying overtime and double time?

Employers are not required to pay extra for overnight shifts. The employer is free to set the start of the 24 hour period at 3 p.m. Further,...

Can I sue my former employer for firing me and also having me write personal checks to employees?

First, you would have to determine if you were an exempt employee. The title is not controlling. Managers are only exempt if the meet certain...

What do I need to prepare myself against my tenant?

The first question is whether your tenants are protected by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. You can contact the Los Angeles...

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My employer charging me occupational insurance, and he has not paid premium so in reality I never really had insurance

This sounds like wage theft. You should get something in writing from the insurance company stating there is no policy. Further, your employer is...

Meal and rest break Lunch break time

No. You must be given the opportunity to take a rest break every 4 hours or major fraction thereof. If you are a non-exempt employee, you are...

I am researching to find an attorney for some bad experiences that I have experienced at work.

This is a forum for general legal information. We are prohibited from soliciting clients. You should try Google, AVVO's Find A Lawyer Function...

Sounds like illegal retaliation for taking maternity leave. You should immediately speak with an employment attorney. Most provide free...

Doe I accrue sick time while on pregnancy leave in California? also -- Do I accrue vacation time while on maternity leave?

Under California law, you accrue sick leave based on hours actually worked. Thus, the answer is no, unless your employer provides a more generous...