Do I new an attorney?

Check your contract. Make sure you excluded asbestos removal. It requires a separate contractor's specialty license, unless you are a general...

Can i use part of my move in deposit to pay the balance of july's rent???

As a practical matter, you should ask your landlord if they will let so you do so assuming you are moving out and there is no damage to the...

Husband termintated, then demoted. 1 day before LOA for cancer. Cashed 3rd party checks okd by mgr, they say they were copies.

There some complicated issues, which you need to discuss with an experienced employment lawyer. There may be an illegal adverse employment action...

I'm being given fewer and fewer hours. How low can they go before I can consider myself fired?

Your employer may not dock your hours. You must be paid for all hours worked. In addition, the conduct described may be retaliatory. An employer...

Will I earn credits towards to my retirement points if I am independent contractor I get 1099?

You should consult a tax professional and/or the Social Security Administration website for more information. Typically, self-employed persons...

Can I pay my employee who is an independent contractor in another state?

You are required to pay your employees as employees, regardless of whether they are out of state. Part of paying employees is payroll tax...

Probably not. Under Labor Code 2800 and 2802, an employer is required to indemnify employees for em

EDD denied my disability claim by my doctor because I quit my job that I was no longer able to function.

You should appeal immediately. The time to appeal is short. Check the EDD website for information on the appeal rules.

I agree with Mr. Chen's excellent answer. You may also wish to file a claim with your own auto / renter's insurance.

Do all terms on a new rental agreement need to be the same as original or can I add additional terms such as rules and fees?

If the unit is covered by the City of Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), the landlord cannot change the terms without the tenant's...