Is a new employee entitled to payment, if they've lied about their qualifications to work?

Lying on the application is ground for termination, but not a defense to failure to pay wages. You must pay with 24 hours of termination or you...

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You are under no obligation to pay a tenant for lost wages created by her own decision to supervise the work in her apartment. The tenant could...

Can a landlord charge a preexisting tenant a cleaning fee when the tenant terminates the lease?

It makes no difference whether the tenant was pre-existing. The question under Civil Code 1950.5 is whether cleaning is needed to return the unit...

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Possible exposure to asbestos, do i have any rights?

Since you were employed by the bank at the time of the exposure you may have a worker's compensation claim. In addition, if the bank did not own...

If my employer has retained an employment law attorney can i still talk to them directly?

As an ethical and legal matter, clients can talk to each other. What is prohibited is an attorney speaking to a party represented by an attorney...

In Los Angeles County, I'm being evicted

You have 5 calendar days from the date of service to file your answer. When you file your answer, you will go to the Clerk's office. They will...

Does an employer have to give specific reason as to why you were denied employment?

In general, employers are not required to provide reasons for not hiring applicants outside of the context of lawsuits, where discovery is permitted.

My house was burned by arson, I have a forced placed policy with my mortage company. My question: should I use a publicadjuster?

You would probably benefit from some professional assistance, whether a public adjuster or lawyer, to assist you with presenting your claim. You...

Can he sue me for discrimination if I don't talk to him?

Anyone can sue anyone for anything. The question is whether or not they can win. The tenant would have to provide you are taking adverse actions...

If the attorney works for your own insurance company, you have a duty to cooperate and have to answer the questions. At the same time, you may...