I was on unemployment for a year from 2011-2012, getting a check for a very low amount because I had been working as a

Under California's unemployment insurance laws and regulations, you can receive a minimum of $40 to a maximum of $450 a week, for up to 26 weeks...

Is it legal for my employer to "charge" me for vacation time that exceeded the accrual rate when the vacation was approved?

In California it is illegal for an employer to make payroll deductions that are not authorized, either by law (such as federal and state tax...

Under these circumstances, you should have been paid. Hire a lawyer or complain to the Labor Commissioner. Here is what the California Labor...

A temporary restraining order hearing date is coming up. Should the applicant have an attorney with them in court?

Unless you have lots of experience and skill appearing in court, making legal arguments, examining adverse witnesses, introducing and admitting...

Party A sues Party B. Both A and B subpoena percipient witness to appear at trial. Witness appears and is called to testify

Assuming California Superior Court, we are talking about 35 bucks per day plus 20 cents per mile of travel. So, like 40 bucks then? Hmmm. Rare...

DO I lose my DFEH Right To Sue, if a accept Settlement offer. Eventhough, in the Settlement language said, Excluding DFEH?

The consequences of signing a waiver and release you do not understand are serious. Proceed with caution. Some settlement and release agreements...

Should I file a lawsuit?

Absolutely. You should hire an attorney with experience in dealing with California's Lemon Law and regulations governing automobile dealerships....

A person with Power of Attorney built a house for me without authorization and wants me to pay

In general, a person holding a general power of attorney (here, your close friend) owes a fiduciary duty to the grantor of the power (you). Persons...

Can an attorney collect multiple contingent fees for a case?

The terms of the plaintiff's written fee agreement with the attorney will govern. And the fee must not be "unconscionable." It is quite typical...

I filed motion to set aside default judgment with ca court and I received my copies with date shedule on Sept 2013 .

I agree with Mr. Chen and Mr. Paul. I would only add you should be sure to serve your papers on the other parties in the case as required so they...