Being served an eviction notice doesn’t mean you have to leave immediately. You have legal rights, and here’s how to protect them: ✅ 1. Understand the Eviction Type Pay-or-quit notice : For unpaid rent Cure-or-quit notice : For lease violations No-fault notice : For owner use, renovations, etc. ✅ 2. Review the Lease and Notice Check the lease terms and whether the landlord followed the proper legal process. Any violation on their part can help your case. ✅ 3. Respond on Time In most states, you have 3 to 10 days to respond. If you ignore the notice, you could lose automatically. ✅ 4. Prepare for Court You may have a hearing in housing court. Bring: The lease Rent receipts Photos/emails proving your claims ✅ 5. Legal Defenses to Eviction Landlord did not maintain habitable conditions Retaliatory eviction Discrimination ✅ 6. Seek Legal Aid Look for local tenant advocacy organizations or free legal clinics. Conclusion: Evictions c...
In June 2025, a federal court has struck down the Department of Labor’s planned increase to overtime salary thresholds, reverting the minimum to the 2019 level of $684/week ($35,568/year). Why this matters: The DOL's July 2024 increase to $844/week and planned January 2025 jump to $1,128/week have been invalidated :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}. Millions of salaried workers who thought they'd lose overtime protections may now still qualify. What employees should do: Check if your employer changed your classification — permanent salary raises may not apply legally. If denied overtime but working over 40 hours, submit a wage claim with the Department of Labor or your state agency. Keep accurate records (timesheets, emails, texts) to support any later claim. Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.