It's a building was wrongly put under rent control can we change it?

You can certainly try to have the back unit taken out from under rent control, while the front unit remains under rent control.

I wasn't getting any breaks or lunch breaks and not getting paid over time can i sue them?

Assuming you are non-exempt, you would be entitled to 1 hour of premium pay for each day your employer did not provide an opportunity for you to...

Was wrongfully fired for reporting sexual harassment. What's the next step?

You should immediately contact an employment lawyer. Most provide free consultations. It will be helpful if you prepare a brief chronology of...

How would I go about taking legal action against my employer for pregnancy discrimination and harassment?

You need to carefully document the situation. First, pull together any documents you have reflecting what has happened. This can include your...

Im filing an appeal for a decision from the Labor commiss, the employer won, will I have to pay lawyer fees if I lose an appeal?

If after the appeal to the Superior Court, the employer owes you nothing, the employer is entitled to their legal fees and costs.

I WANTED A HOUSE FOR RENT. I HAD PAID SECURITY DEPOSIT PLUS FIRST MONTHS RENT

Hopefully, you have proof of payment. You will need to write a demand letter or take them to small claims.

Deposit money

If the landlord fails to comply with Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is required to refund your entire deposit. Granberry v. Islay Investments, 9...

Can a small nonprofit employer find a permanent replacement during a pregnancy leave?

If your employer has 5 or more employees, then it is illegal to discriminate or retaliate aginst based upon taking up to 4 months of pregnancy...

Need to know if I have action for being worked over 6 with out lunch break. Though never got paid meal penalty.

An employer is not permitted to change hours to avoid paying OT. You should keep your own records of your time. You and your fellow employees,...

Long Beach does not have rent control, so basic California law applies. If the total rent increases within the last year are less than 10%, then...