I was working as a food server, I got paid below minimum wage and receiving service charge at the same time.

Tips and service charges are different. Tips are the employee's property and do not count toward the minimum wage. Disclosed service charges are...

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I just noticed on my 1099 that they put the same amount in box 7 as they did in box18.

If an employer incorrectly treats an employee as an independent contractor, the employee can have multiple claims, including seeking to have the...

My managers are altering my time card. I reported to the GM, and HR numerous times. It is still happening. How do I report them?

There are many legal issues associated with your post, such as potential failures to provide meal and rest breaks, failure to pay overtime, and a...

You do not have the right to withhold rent, except to pay for repairs relating directly to your health and safety. Otherwise, you risk...

The statutory claim is based on violation of the City of Los Angeles Rent Stablization Ordinance. You can also state a 17200 claim for violation...

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I am a landlord. Rented my house furnished six months term. Rent was $3400 and I got $6800 security deposit.

Your tenant can sue you for something. The better question is whether you or the tenant will win. Who wins usually turns on the PROVEN facts and...

Is it legal to be compensated with regular hourly rate for both regular and overtime work in IT? What's considered overtime?

According to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Except as provided below in paragraph 5, an employee in the computer software field...

How do you convince your coworkers to back up your honest claims about harassment in the workplace?

Your best bet is ask former employees for truthful testimony supporting your claim, especially former employees who experienced the same type of...

LANDLORD VERBAL ASKED US TO LEAVE SO HE CAN RENOVATE AND INCREASE THE RENT, WANTS US TO STAY 2 MONTHS,

If the unit is under Rent Control, then the landlord should not be able force you to move out for renovations without first having a Habitability...

Under Civil Code 1954, your landlord has the right to enter your apartment upon 24 hours notice to make repairs, show the unit to prospective...