I was injured & filed for work comp. I was told I was an independent contractor, however I was actually an employee

You should consult with both a Worker's Compensation Attorney and a Personal Injury Attorney. You can find them using Google or AVVO FInd A Lawyer...

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Your manager should NOT be putting his hands on you or verbally abusing you in a sexual manner. You should report your manager IN WRITING to human...

Can I file a lawsuit against my former employer for wrongful termination and failure to pay for missed meal breaks?

You appear to have a claim for wrongful termination based retaliation for opposing illegal conduct. Whether you can also bring a claim for failure...

Would any law prohibit me from working for an organization that once represented me?

No. You have every right to apply. Good luck.

I have let my sister borrow money but now she does not want to pay me back. I do have a signed document from her. What can I do?

You can sue her in small claims for up to $10,000 if you personally loaned her the money. If a business entity loaned her the money, the limit is...

I get fired from a school b/c of discrimination & I want to show a copy of the complaint to their authorizer/district. Legal?

As stated in my prior response to your question, you sound like a good claim for retaliation. You should speak with an attorney off line to...

Can the landlord raise the rent because I'm bringing a roommate to live with me?

Assuming Irwindale does not have rent control, then you have to look at the terms of the lease for whether and how much the landlord can raise your...

Legal to not get written notice of firing? i didnt accept final wages b/c I wantd to talk to a lawyer first to not appear accept

The facts in your question raise very serious questions about your former employer's motive for terminating you. If your former employer's...

Hello, My rent has been raised 3 times within 18 months and I need to find out if this is legal.

Since you live in the City of Los Angeles, to find out if your specific unit is rent controlled contact the Los Angeles Housing Department...

The statute of limitations for wrongful eviction for two (2) years.