How should I handle being misclassified as an independent contractor for the last 2 years?

You can file a complaint for misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement online....

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement and provide...

Since Labor code 226 does not apply to public entities, is there a different code that does?

The government often exempts itself from liability that applies to individuals and businesses. If you are looking for a general statute...

Can i take another companies product and sell it as it onto other companies if i am not a distributor of that company.

As a practical matter, you should consider starting by contacting the manufacturer and see if they have a distributor where you wish to sell the...

Is a tenant in a single family house on a month -to-month lease eligible for relocation assistance?

The City of Los Angeles has a rent stabilization ordinance ("RSO"). Although single family dwellings are exempt from the rent control part of the...

I paid(and still pay) for health insurance through my work but it was terminated in Feb. Can I sue for fraud?

It sounds like your insurer and your employer are taking responsibility for any mistake and you have continuing health insurance coverage, so you...

I was so harassed and bullied at my job that I quit.I have to appeal to get my benefits. Can I win if I quit voluntarily?

. Since you resigned, to qualify for unemployment benefits, you would have to provide EDD with facts showing that the working conditions are so...

What can I do when landlord and roommate are putting me in the middle of their dispute?

As a practical matter, you should email or otherwise contact your roommate to find out if there is way to move the motorcycle before expiration of...

Is it legal to give out my tenant's last name and email address to the plumber for invoicing in California?

There is strict laws limiting when social security numbers can be provided. However, it does not appear that you did anything unlawful by...

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Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord may only make deductions from your security deposit for unpaid rent, cleaning and damages beyond normal wear...