Hadsell, Stormer & Renick was recently successful in arguing that an undocumented individual who was detained at LAX when she went to greet her sister arriving from Mexico was entitled to humanitarian parole. By winning this argument, the client was successful in...
How to handle requests to work overtime during the holidays
This week is arguably the busiest shopping week of the year. As Christmas is this week, scores of procrastinating shoppers are expected to hit stores and malls to grab last minute gifts. Retailers are poised to oblige them. Most stores are expected to roll out...
Coming changes for California’s employment laws
The New Year will soon be upon us. With that, there are several changes to California employment law statutes that will take effect beginning January 1. These changes were enacted into law earlier this fall, but they have not taken effect yet. Nevertheless, it is...
HSR Files Suit Against Airbnb and Former Landlords for Illegal Evictions
Hadsell Stormer & Renick, LLP filed suit against Airbnb and landlords of a four unit apartment building in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles. In the lawsuit, the Plaintiffs allege that Airbnb and their former landlord, Carol Alsman, violated City and state...
How employees can avoid trouble at holiday parties
At this time of year, it is customary for businesses and organizations to have holiday parties. Depending on where you work, the gathering may be at the office or at a separate location. Regardless of where the party is, it is not uncommon for people to “let...
Thoughts on workers being paid during the holiday season
The holiday season is not just for people to spend a little extra to purchase gifts for family and friends. It is also an opportunity for retailers to pad their bottom lines; hence the term “Black Friday.” Nevertheless, the retail bonanza is not just...
