I agree with Mr. Busch's excellent answer. Even if you are not in the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles has both rent control and...

Before making deductions for the agent, you should contact the landlord in writing to confirm the landlord has authorized the agent's payment...

Any contract waiving your right to overtime is illegal and unenforceable. The employer can make you sign the contract, but it is probably not...

Small claims can only award an individual up to $10,000.00 and it really quick. Trial is often within a few months. The Labor Commissioner does...

I agree with both Mr. Moss and Mr. Busch. At this point, you should report the threat to the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Development...

Waiting time penalties accrue when you separate from your job if your employer fails to pay all wages, including straight time, the day you are...

California does permit "holding" deposits. See Civil Code 1950.5. The entire amount should be refundable. Finally, by law, the landlord cannot...

You should file a complaint with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

You should immediately inform your employer in writing that you are willing to use your cell phone provided that the employer reimburse you for a...

The County of Los Angeles COVID-19 Tenant Protections for commercial tenants (“Tenants”) include: • Prohibition on evictions for: o Nonpayment of...