My landlord is threatening to evict us if we let our children play outside?

So, what you are experiencing is a very common, and fairly illegal form of discrimination against families with children - no play rules. By law,...

Can I refuse my meal break?

Because your shifts are in excess of six hours, you can't waive your right to a meal period. Now, keep in mind that this rule is there to protect...

Background Check Question?

Here's the provision of law you are referring to, Cal. Civil Code section 1786.18(a)(7) (found here:...

Can an employer pay me under the table for my over time?

Yes and no. By paying you under the table, the employer is paying you for overtime, so if the employer is paying the right amount of overtime under...

As many as you need. What you are referring to is reporting time pay, which states that when you schedule an employee to work, and they show up,...

Sorry you're going through this. Your attorney is probably pulling his hair out as well. Now, while you can always hire new counsel, doing so at...

Is It legal for a company to not have my check on pay day?

Technically, Labor Code section 204 prohibits the practice, and you should have been paid for all hours worked in a pay period not more than 7 days...

What should I do if I believe I was misclassified as an Independent Contractor and have a wage claim but worked remotely?

Contact a California employment attorney right away. Recently, the California Supreme Court approved of a very strict test for determining if...

Will driving on a suspended license show on a background check?

Unless you get the misdemeanor dismissed under Penal Code section 1203.4, the conviction will appear on your background check for seven years, or...

That sounds scammy, but you can always check with the LA Superior Court to find out if there are any cases pending against you, www.lacourt.org....