Laid off 10/2. Reason was reduction in company expenses due to lack of sales from Covid-19. Male, 61 with disabilities. Employment duration 8 years 11 months. All performance reviews have been very good to excellent. Younger less experienced and lower paid employees not affected. Received a... View More 
answered on Oct 2, 2020
A separation agreement is really nothing more than a settlement agreement. The employer is offering to settle any claims you may have against it in exchange for a payment of money. Whether or not you sign the agreement as presented or not will depend whether you have any valuable claims. You may... View More
Here and in Newport Beach.
Apparently, the assoc says that he has been living here and i broke rules. They sent me notice of this. So now.. They sent me a NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY HEARING
Oct 8.
Do i need a lawyer? I am not allowed to attend ot has be the owner my he's... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
Strictly speaking, no, you do not need to have a lawyer with you but having an HOA lawyer with you, especially one that knows the peculiarities of Laguna Woods, would be an excellent idea. You can bet that the Association will have a lawyer present to represent them at your discipline hearing. You... View More
I rented my family house to some tenants who passed a background check, etc. Then, when COVID hit, they refused to pay rent saying "well, my friends aren't paying rent, so we're not going to either." 60 days before the end of their lease, I sent them a letter of... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2020
First, the Courts are not closed. Small Claims max is $10,000 so you want at least Limited Jurisdiction ($25k). If back rent is on top of the $20 k, you are in Unlimited j/d. The courts are open and taking new case filings, suggest you file right away and hire a PI to do a search for these... View More
What's the time limit to serve a PI lawsuit to the defendant from the date it is filed considering the Covid pandemic?
answered on Oct 1, 2020
"Serve" means to deliver the summons and complaint to a person in accord with the legal requirements, such as personal service by the Sheriff. "File" means to submit your complaint and a summons to the Court along with a filing fee or fee waiver application, so the case is... View More
I am an Iranian-American citizen and I celebrate Nowruz in Iran every year and this year after a trip to Iran, the coronavirus spread I can not return to the United States at the moment, and 2 months ago my apartment lease contract it's over.
I am currently in Iran and I want a lawyer... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2020
International law can be tricky. IMO you need to go to the American Embassy with a POA in English and have it notarized by a consulate official there in order to have the best effect. The POA will be in the name of whomever you choose to act on your behalf. Have you contacted your LL to see if he... View More
SFPHD employee lie about me going to a clinic to see her 2 times in August and then keep logging in to delete some information on my chart
answered on Oct 1, 2020
Identity theft is a crime, so one place to go is to the police, with whatever evidence you can gather about this. You might contact the testing center and request copies from "your" test, since "you" were the patient, you are entitled to them. The next place to go is to the... View More
I've made such a Huge mistake because the honorable judge gave me a chance to leave to amend it once 7 months ago.. yet because I didn't believe in myself I did a dumb thing I just assumed I would retain an attorney to do it for me.. Nope.. so the judge gave me 15 days to make a third... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2020
It is obvious from your post that you need to get an attorney, you even admit you need to. You might get some leeway due to the various orders stopping court proceedings due to pandemic, but something needs to be done pronto. The good news is that if your other claims have... View More
the ac is broken and he said he wont fix it. they are being complete jerks to me and my family. this covid crap has made things extremely difficult . i need help.
answered on Sep 23, 2020
Very sorry to hear that you are experiencing these problems. Temecula is a real hot spot so no AC is really a problem. You can fight them but you will risk getting an unlawful detainer complaint filed against you and have to defend that. If you have been there more than a year, you are entitled to... View More
I, an adult female, was asked to leave the dressing room because another female felt uncomfortable with me there along with a child. I believe after the employee realized I was a female and the child (11) is a male then went on to say it was because of the child being in there with females. I... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
Did you file a report with a supervisor or manager? Do you have the contact information of the customer that requested you be removed? These type of cases are difficult to prove discrimination without much more information. The employee could have any number of reasons to ask you to leave,... View More
Feb. 2020, while at court, I suffered a mild stroke, could barely form simple words, disoriented,etc. My attorney, knowing I did not want to plead guilty without a deal, entered guilty plea to 9 felony ID theft charges. I have several health issues which makes me high risk of severe Covid-19. The... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2020
If you entered a plea at a time when you were not thinking clearly due to the stroke, you might want to have your plea withdrawn. Discuss this with your lawyer. If it was a 'good deal', and there are no problems of proof,for the DA, you may not want to. You might be looking at more time... View More
The tenant is behind on rent for the month, and I have a strong suspicion that she plans on squatting in my unit. She also moved and her daughter and her two children without my permission. She has been there the entire duration. I want to move in and change the locks. Since there is a lease, is it... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2020
The good news is that the law is very specific about what to do, the bad news is that it takes some time. Your obligations are set forth in the Civil Code, there is a section called "Disposition of Personal Property Remaining on Premises at Termination of Tenancy §§1980 - 1991" You... View More
My credit is perfect. I’m 12 months into an 18 month lease, but want to leave now, with out ruining my credit, as I can no longer afford the rental amount.
answered on Sep 18, 2020
It depends on the local ordinances passed by the City and County in which you reside as to the extent of the relief that you can obtain. You should definitely contact a local Attorney, housing assistance agency or your city to determine exactly what you can do. IMO you should present the... View More
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answered on Sep 17, 2020
If you were issued an infraction or misdemeanor for driving on a suspended license and do not show up for the court date, the court will issue a warrant. It will probably be immediate, but there could be a slight processing delay (especially with Covid). The best solution is to go to that... View More
I live in a residential apartment complex in Los Angeles. I've never had a late payment, despite COVID. Although, due to COVID all the amenities in this complex have been shut down (I believe my rent includes the cost of these amenities). Also, the general safety-level of the overall... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2020
While you don't have any legal authorization to do what you suggest, here are some thoughts: 1. If the complex stopped providing amenities (gym, pool, cable, etc.) while continuing to charge you full rent, you are probably entitled to a rent rebate because they did not provide all the... View More
An officer wrote TBD on my speeding ticket (I was told this means "to be determined") then proceeded to write in the incorrect adress. Do I have to call them every month to check and see if the ticket went through? Can they put a warrant out for my arrest if I dont?
answered on Sep 13, 2020
You can, but there could be consequences. Welcome to Traffic Enforcement in the Justice System. If your ticket is scheduled for arraignment and you don't show: 1. you will be assessed a Civil assessment of $300.00 for the FTA; and 2. your license could be suspended. If you are stopped for... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2020
As I understand what you are trying to say, you are living in a house owned by your roommate, and the roommate just died. Sorry for your loss. You have the same rights as any other tenant in a property whose owner dies. There will be a period of time (some short, some long) when the property is... View More
I have a wedding scheduled for the end of this year in Los Angeles county CA. However California restrictions do not allow any indoor events. My contract do not have any Force majeure language. If the venue cannot host my event do to the COVID-19 pandemic Restrictions or if it is unreasonable To... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2020
I know weddings can be very expensive, however, it may be difficult to find an attorney by posting a question on this site, Our TOS do not allow us to write a response that solicits you to call us. You have to find an attorney and call them. Next, there is no "automatic cancellation."... View More
Do I have to move out in 60 days which puts us into winter?
answered on Sep 10, 2020
Unless you negotiate a new lease with the new owner, when the property is sold, you may have to move out unless you are protected by a local ordinance or regulation that says otherwise. These vary from county to county and city to city, so you need to discuss your situation with a local... View More
Is there anyway i can avoid jail since we are in covid 19 pandemic.
answered on Sep 10, 2020
Your lawyer knows the most likely outcome. Many counties require actual jail time for third offenses, Los Angeles is well-known for being over crowded and for sentences being completed well before the actual release date. Your lawyer may be able to ask for a sentencing alternative and you may... View More
Since schools have been moved to online and we are not physically going to school, can a 17 year old work more than 4 hours on a Monday? My boss doesn't know for sure but my school did provide a new work permit providing new hours, but my boss would like to make sure its legal before he takes... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
There have been no changes to the laws related to minors working that have come about as a result of the Covid situation. Therefore, the same limitation on the number of hours a minor can work apply now as before.
Your boss needs to get specific, confidential advice from his attorney, not... View More
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