My company recently changed the policy on required notice period to be 30 days. Do I have to follow (in CA)?

Generally, employers have the right to change their policies and procedures as they deem appropriate. But I agree with the other lawyers that we...

My money is in my sisters bank account and she won't give it back.

You will have to sue your sister in Small Claims Court. If there is no written evidence (such as e-mails or texts to your sister asking if it...

As the other attorneys noted, the law considers you an employer when you hire a nanny. There are a number of obligations that employers must...

What steps do I need to take to open a LEGAL operational ecommerce retail business?

There are a lot of pieces to the puzzle because there are so many areas of law affected. For example, some cities require people to have business...

CONTRACT CIVIL LAW SUIT

Contracts can exist in many forms -- including emails. You may have a verbal agreement, you may have a written agreement evidenced by your emails,...

Do I need to file a claim with Department of Fair Employment and Housing before I can sue?

Yes. This procedure was set up many years ago to take certain employment disputes out of the crowded court system with the hope that some...

I had a very minor accident in a company car while making deliveries. Employer wants me to pay deductible.

The employer cannot hold your final paycheck. But, whether or not the employer can make you pay the deductible isn't as clear. Employers are not...

How long do I have to notify my employer of my upcoming Jury Duty dates?

You could call the court and ask for a postponement of your jury service. If you do so, you may not be able to get a second postponement if you...

I've been with my company for 2 years and took two sick days off in Sept., shouldn't I get paid? Why are they giving me the run?

I agree with attorney Popper. You catch more flies with honey. Send a nice e-mail or letter to your human resources department and explain that...

My son got a photographer for his wedding for 1960 he promised them certain sizes 1 10/13 etc he was short on the balance so he

All legal questions that involve contracts will depend on the language in the specific contract in question. As a result, it is difficult to answer...