Since the contractor appears to be an unlicensed building contractor, you may wish to consider suing for negligence, breach of contract and...

I am a salaried employee(full service restaurant manager)and I take two days off from one week, can they deduct from my paycheck

Yes. An employer can deduct from a salaried employees's paycheck for full day absences. The employer is not required to allow you make up the...

Is the Federal Holiday Paid even if it meets my schedualed Day-off??

There is no automatic right to paid Federal Holidays in California. As a practical matter, you should contact the HR department or review your...

I received an unlawful detainer for non payment of rent. Have been without working heater for almost a year. Can we fight this

The landlord's violation of the warranty of habitability can be raised as a defense. The Court will decide based on the evidence who will win.

Do i sue or wait to be evicted?

If you guest house is an illegal conversion, then you may be entitled to substantial relocation fees and disgorgement of the illegally collected...

You should make detailed notes of your hours. Most workers need to be paid twice per calendar month, including your profession. This sounds very...

Can I take legal action? Employees are accusing me of racism and favoritism.

You can sue anyone for anything. The question is whether you will win and is it work the effort. Your employer is not liable for the alleged...

Unpaid wages

You should be entitled to compensation once you arrived at work and begin work. You should also be paid for your time returning to your original...

I filed a demurrer for a ud within the 5 days given to respond. Today i recieved a request for entry of default why? f

As a practical matter, I would suggest to go to the Courthouse and double check the file to make sure your demurrer was filed to protect yourself...

LL wont comply with LAHD orders to file Declaration to Evict and give relocation,unit is illegal and LL wants to make changes!!!

You probably need to have a lawyer write the landlord a letter explaining your rights. In addition, you may be entitled to disgorgement of the...