How can I find out if the place I'm renting is a illegal converted garage?

Check with the City's building department to see if the conversion of the garage was done with permits. City regulations vary, but in the last...

Typically separation and severance agreements include waiver and release language to protect the employer from an employee trying to file a claim...

I was given some kind of notice by the owner. the letter was addressed to the manager

First of all, you really haven't provided much information to go on. Also, you've posted your question under Civil Rights, but you make reference...

Can/may an unrepresented IW [Injured Worker in CA] correspond directly with the carrier's [defense] attorney?

The only ethical issue for the carrier's attorney would be communicating with a party that is represented by an attorney. If you are unrepresented...

It very well may be, and your conduct may result in discipline or worse. But, you haven't provided enough information to really evaluate what is...

Contact your insurance company immediately and turn it over to them for handling. That's what you have insurance for... THESE COMMENTS MUST NOT...

Yes. Most employment in California is "at-will" which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, so long as its not based upon...

What is the bare minimum amt of hours an employer must give me? I got cut down to 9 a week.

As Mr. Kirschbaum explained, there is no legal requirement that you be given a minimum number of hours. Your employer is free to give you as few...

Is My Landlord Allowed To Run A Carpentry Business In The Back of Our 8 Unit Apartment Building?

It depends on the City's regulations as far as a use such as that in a residential zone. It's probably a violation of the zoning ordinance. Even...

Can a company give a witten warning for speeding using a gps

I don't know of any legal reason a company can't use available technology to make sure its employees are driving in accordance with their policies...