I haven’t received my last paycheck it’s been 1 month and 1 week. Am I owed anything?

Well, obviously, they owe you your last paycheck. Contact your former employer (in writing), and (nicely) ask where your money is. If they don't...

What to do about emotional support animals?

For purposes of getting the rental, I would request the reasonable accommodation (more on that in a minute) between the time you sign the rental...

Is it reporting 2x's if I meet where required in the mourning and was not provided work but told to meet 15min away in another?

No, it's not reporting time pay x2. You just get paid either the reporting time penalty (5 hours since you work 10 hour shifts), or your working...

What can be done over false information on backround check that are making it impossible for me to get a job

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are supposed to receive a summary of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act with each background check...

Can I take my employer to small claims court for overdrafts I incurred due to being paid late?

You can't necessarily take your employer to small claims court, because Labor Code section 204 and 210 only allow for claims to be made through the...

1099 last paycheck I had money taken out of my last check for money my husband owes. Is it legal for them to do that?

Both you and your husband should speak with an employment attorney as soon as possible. As Mr. Pedersen states, right now the law with regard to...

Unfortunately, the best way I can put it is that it's tricky. Under a California Supreme Court decision, the laws of the State of California only...

How to handle wrongful termination and questions about independent contracting ?

First, let me clear up a misconception - independent contractors can be fired. For instance, I hire a service of someone who maintains my...

Can sue someone for 300 and I'm under the age of 18 so I would like to know if it's possible and what the outcome would be?

Normally, a case worth $300 is not worth your time, but since we're talking about unpaid wages, the value of the $300 goes up quickly. First, you...

Can a job charge you for insurance but never give it to you ?

If you had money taken out of your paycheck to pay for insurance, but never received any insurance, then that's pretty much theft. You would have...