So, final approval is a really good thing, as that means you will get paid soon. Now, as far as when the payment comes - it depends on what the...

I have a male tenant, who is harassing me.

At this point, just contact a landlord-tenant firm like Kimball, Tirey, and St. John (there are others), and start the eviction process. You don't...

What if my landlord doesn’t give me my security deposit back ?

You can sue the landlord in small claims court for bad faith. If you are successful, you are entitled to an amount up to 3 times the amount of the...

My employer does not pay extra for late lunches but it's recorded in my timesheet. Is this legal when working in a school in CA?

Under California law, there is a baseline protection for everyone, and then there are exceptions to the general rules. One of those exceptions...

Can I take action against company that fired me for a conviction that is over 11 years old?

At this stage, maybe, but there's more we'd have to look at. First, we'd have to look at the disclosure and authorization form utilized by the...

CIGNA denied my claim! I went to the hospital notified CIGNA and my employer. My employer terminated me

Did CIGNA inform your employer why you went to the hospital? Sounds like a potential CMIA violation against CIGNA for disclosing your medical...

What is the effect of a corporate takeover on a pending class action in California?

There could be a number of practical effects, such as the amount that the company is willing to settle for, and there could be a change in counsel...

What is the ability of a class action lead plaintiff to settle the action against the lawyer's advice?

You can instruct, insist, and demand, but the decision usually rests with the attorney you hired. And ideally, you want to listen to the attorney...

How do I get a lawyer to sue a business for a crime that was committed there?

Call a few personal injury lawyers, and you'll be able to find one to represent you. Or several. You can find an attorney on this site, or look...

Do Independent Contractors have rights?

So, good news, bad news. The bad news is that, as an independent contractor, you don't have the same rights as an employee. The good news is that...