On the day escrow was to close, the buyer backed out of the deal. As a seller do I keep the deposit or return to buyer?

Whether you have to return the earnest money deposit is governed by the terms of the real estate contract. Typically, if the buyer has waived all...

My business owes about 500,000. of past WC payments to my ins. company. I cannot afford to pay it. will BK or settlement help?

Normally, contractual debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, I do not know the answer to your specific question. Thus, I have updated...

We hired a programming firm from India to do a job for $1,200 USD. They promised they will deliver EXACTLY as needed & didn't!

You need to read your contract carefully. Does it apply the law of India or California? Does it mention where any claims would be adjudicated,...

Can employer take away commission earnings and make you work with out getting an hourly wage

There are two (2) related questions. First, if you divide the hours worked in a pay period by your total compensation, you need to be paid at...

Discrimination at work against immigrants?

In California, an undocumented worker can still recover for discrimination or constructive discharge. However, they cannot recover future lost...

Can my landlord charge me a fee for breaking my lease?

The landlord has obligation to make reasonable efforts to find an acceptable replacement tenant, but you remain responsible for the rent if no...

Does DIR\DLSE has jurisdiction over another state (not California) if you are a California resident for a relation claim?

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement has jurisdiction over wage and hour claims, i.e. failure to pay wages when due, minimum wage...

If I am subleasing three or fewer rooms in a building in Santa Monica, am I responsible for paying taxes of any kind?

You really need to carefully review your lease/sublease to see who is primarily responsible payment of any taxes due. As to the amount of...

Employer Penalty - Labor Code 203; Final Paycheck

Labor Code 203 does not apply to the state or federal government,

A DBA is not the same as a business license. A business license is essentially a local government's way of taxing you. A DBA is a fictitious...