Do I need an attorney

It sounds like you have potential claims for pregnancy discrimination/wrongful termination based upon statute (if your employer had at least 5...

I have lived in my rent controlled apt for 20 years . i am moving and my deposit has earned interest that more than doubled it.

You should follow the procedure in Civil Code 1950.5 for the refund for your deposit. Ask for a pre-move out inspection. After you move out, the...

Can a Landlord deduct from a security deposit money he claims he paid to a real estate agent?

Civil Code 1950.5 only allows deductions from unpaid rent, repair of damage beyond normal wear and tear and cleaning. However, if you sue the...

Under rent control, the landlord cannot unilaterally change the terms and conditions of your lease, except authorized rent increases. If the new...

Is there an attorney service to help people with legal problems but don't have the wherewithal to pay for one? (Not criminal).

Go to the website below for a list of pro bono legal organizations that may be able to help...

I am a Chinese citizen living in China - can I bring wrongful term or wage/hour against California employer in LA County?

Typically, Caifornia law does not apply to work performed outside California by non-California residents. Sullivan v. Oracle Corporation, 51...

I work at a bank, I accepted a " mutilated" one dollar bill, my manager made me pay back one dollar out of my pocket.

No. Your employer may not make you reimburse expenses or losses incurred, unless they are caused by intentional misconduct, which is a very high...

2 questions about rent control in L.A.

First, if the tenant is protected by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance, you have to have a recognized legitimate no fault reason...

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Manager creating rumors and planting evidence to get me fired.

Assuming you are an at-will employee, your employer can take adverse employment actions against you for any reason or no reason, except a...

Bonus Payment while on Leave for Child Birth. Earned wage claim? Discrimination? Time Penalties?

I completely agree with Mr. Pederson. I would just add that you might want to consider explaining your financial hardship to your employer and ask...