Employers are allowed to pay employees twice per month. If you are a non-exempt employee, you are entitled to overtime for each hour worked more...

Doesn't my employer always have to give me a copy of my employment contract I signed? Always an excuse why I can't get it.

Yes. The employer is required by law to provide a copy of any documents you signed, the documents in your personnel file and payroll records. ...

Was it valid to be served with a 30 day notice to quit premises if I have lived on the property for almost 2 years?

You should raise the failure to provide 60 days notice and failiure to comply with the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in your answer. Assuming a...

Am I able to sue the same person again if the previous case was dismissed?

If the court dismissed the case without prejudice, you can file it again if the statute of limitations has not expired.

Independent Contractor for Construction

Anyone working under your contractor's license should be an employee.

Assuming your ex's income is relevant to the litigation, i.e. determining child or spousal support, the answer is yes. There are special rules and...

Is just found out my ex is working for a company as an independent contractor. Can i subpoena their records?

Assuming your ex's income is relevant to the litigation for determine child or spousal support, re answer is yes. There are special rules and...

Can the new owner raise my rent before lease is up with old owner.

The new owner takes subject to the lease with the old owner. Thus, the new owner cannot raise your rent before the lease expires, unless the lease...

As a former employee, what rights do I have with a company that has entered into a Chapter 11 filing?

You need to file a claim in the bankruptcy as soon as possible. There are certain priorities for employee wages, so you may still get something.

Is it within the law for a landlord of a commercial property to evict a tenant solely based on children playing outside?

If your commercial lease has not expired and converted to a month to month tenancy, the young children playing outside should not be considered a...