My father is working for a temp employment agency and receives $8 per hour. Are temp agencies exempt from paying minimum wage?

It is probably best to ask the temporary employment agency to correct the mistake before filing a wage claim. It may be an innocent mistake.

What can we do to stop our landlord from evicting us?

In order to assist with a possible retaliation defense and perhaps prevent the filing of an unlawful detainer, you should consider immediately...

What do we do from here?

The landlord cannot force you to move on May 1, 2015. Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department and find out if you...

In a los angeles area with no rent control, how many times can I increase the rent in a year?

As many as you want, but you must give notice each time. Further, the amount of increase is cumulative for purposes of notice. Thus, if you gave...

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You can prove harassment via collective action of employees (workplace mobbing) through your personal testimony, written documentation such as your...

You ask multiple questions. First, whether going through your work computer is illegal depends on whether you have an expectation of privacy. ...

Is it illegal for the President of a company to demote and/or transfer employees for not signing a witness statement?

The conduct you describe would give you a potential claim for wrongful demotion in violation of public policy. Given your employer's alleged...

Can i increasse the rent as much as i want in an are that doesn't have rent control?

Assuming the rental is month to month, you can increase the rent less than 10% on 30 days notice. To increase the rent 10% or more, 60 days notice...

Boss told me I was browner than a paper bag so I wouldn't make and she told my coworkers I was smoking seed because I'm jamaican

Confirm your complaints in writing. Talk to lawyer to help to make sure you clearly set forth all details. Most employment lawyers provide free...

Should I find a manager or agent (I am a writer)?

Unless you already have substantial credits, you are unlikely to get an agent willing to represent you. Managers are much more willing to work...