Where do you find an attorney that will take on a ground breaking case. I have little to no money and legal aid is useless

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...

What type of lawyer do i need?

You need an employment attorney. The law requires all non-exempt employees who work overtime to be paid at the overtime premium rate of...

Is there a law against scheduling employees for a certain amount of hours, then cutting them for any/no particular reason?

This is legal regardless of whether the employees were actual employees or actual independent contractors. Employers have the right to adjust...

In California can a debtor attach or garnish my SS, Pension and Unemployment funds?

First, I assume that when you wrote you were making good money in 2012, you meant 2011. I cannot answer your debt question, though it looks like...

I agree with my colleagues that the attorney may not charge you for this time unless you consented to the fee. California Business and...

If I am legally separated, and my husband signed personal guarantees, and now there is a lawsuit, can they come after me?

I've shared your question with the Family Law Forum, where your question may be seen by more attorneys who practice in a relevant area of the law.

How much is an employer responsible for hiring hostel employees that can cause high risk to other co workers and general public

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...

Can I sue my employer for discrimination based on disability?

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only, based on federal law and general...

Your employer sounds like a jerk and I'm sorry you have to work under these conditions. Unfortunately, as Mr. Chen said, there is no law that...

Should I hire a lawyer

I generally agree with attorneys Doland and Chen. Employees have very few employment rights. Please see my guide to at-will employment in...