Law & Legal

Had to move as the landlord hadn't been paying his mortgage even though I had always paid him on time. His bank gave us three day notice to get out. I asked employer for a few days off and was denied but had to quit as I had to move! I am getting unemployment but it's only 50% of what I was making and we are now behind on paying rent here at the new place. None of this was my doing and I am looking for work but haven't found it yet. Both my kids are in school and I am the only supporter of the family and don't know if I have any legal recourse against this employer. Prior to this I had excellent employee reviews, raises, bonuses. The person that denied the leave was not in a position to do that per the HR department and has been reprimanded but that doesn't help me. They have since filled my position. All this happened three months ago.

2007-11-12 07:21:29 · 8 answers · asked by PM 1

I want to start working at a riding centre again but im not expectig to be payed for it. I have chosen to work simply for the experience. As it is on a pretty unformal basis is it still legal for me to "work" without recieving any pay from my employer?

2007-11-12 06:25:04 · 7 answers · asked by {{Chloe}} 1

I believe I've heard before that they can't because you have already earned the $$$ being asked for. Is this accurate?

2007-11-12 05:46:26 · 17 answers · asked by Beckie 1

I have been off of work with brain cancer. My employment has not been terminated and I have not quit. It is a long commute(over an hour on way) and I don't think I can do it any longer. I am working on my resume and wonder can I still list them as my current employer.

2007-11-12 03:11:09 · 2 answers · asked by atjackson1416 1

i was working for a bit and i went into pick up my pay and they to;d me i had to wait for more work but i cant afford to wait and i dont wanna quit how long till they gotta lay me off

2007-11-12 02:05:31 · 3 answers · asked by John O 1

If your fired for doing your 8 hours but cannot keep up with "quota" every day, is that unjust and can you collect unemployment? I work from home on piece rate, they do not pay us overtime but expect 9 hours a day + weekends, and I cannot keep up with and have been threatened with being fired, can I collect unemployment? I live in PA

2007-11-11 23:30:02 · 3 answers · asked by kamp1963 1

Last job was running out of work for me. They assured me that I would be OK but people in the same situation haven been let go in the past 6 mons. So I found a stable job with a competitor. I need to turn my resignation in in the moring but feeling bad. they were a good group but based on what happened to other I knew they would need to let me go if work wasn't found soon. Should I feel bad?

2007-11-11 14:24:13 · 8 answers · asked by 1 Wild and Crazy Guy 3

The company I work for is not reaching its financial goals for the year. Since our vacation and sick time hit a different line on our profit and loss statement, they are forcing us to take our vacation and sick time. Is is legal? It is in the state of Florida.

2007-11-10 23:55:26 · 4 answers · asked by opsaop 2

I have just been let go from a company after finishing my 3 month probation. The reason they gave me was that there was not enough work for me do and for overhead reasons would have to let me go. What upsets me is that they should have realised from the beginning that the role would not progress into anything else, and in that case I should of been hired as a temp instead of a full time employee.

5 other people started with me and they were all kept on. I was supposed to be told on the 6th of Nov (exactly 3 months on the job) weather I was successful or not, instead they told me 2 days later; therefore I was under the impression that I was safe. If they had told me on the probation deadline day then I would of at least begin to look for another role. So my question is can I challenge there decision because their reason is not a reason at all, but seems to be something personal. Or are they in their rights as they can get rid of someone after 3 months without haveing a good reason.

2007-11-10 23:26:06 · 12 answers · asked by alana_42 2

I found a website http://myfreecopyright.com/ and they claim thet they have given out more than 15,000 free copyrights but another thing i would also like to know is if it is safe

2007-11-10 16:13:04 · 4 answers · asked by Noah K 2

He wants me to Work 8 Hours at $10.00 an Hour and 2 hours Overtime everyday for $10 an Hour Cash and on Saturday for $10 an Hour Cash

2007-11-10 13:53:35 · 10 answers · asked by myke G 1

I relocated to accept a job offer. Now after many months I am finding that my employer is in debt to several of it's vendors. Also for shipping costs and numerous other amounts. Plus large amounts of sales taxes and more. Because I relocated to take this job, I am afraid. My instincts tell me to get out - run for the hills. How do you decide. These seem like huge warning flags to me?

2007-11-10 13:15:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed that many times when my manager approves a Leave of Absence, shift change, or something similar, he writes on the form "Approved without precedent or prejudice".
Why does he do that?
Also, if he's been writing it repeatedly on every form for the past 2 or 3 years, does it lessen the effect of whatever it is he is trying to protect?

2007-11-10 10:57:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm Salary, my employer cut everyone's hours to 32/week, and said we could not use our PTO, so our bi-weekly checks were less than they normally are. Checks are based upon a 40 hour week.

2007-11-10 07:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by absinium 1

After three months of being in a car accident, my lawyer just call me 2 days ago saying they were resigning to my case, didn'y give me no explaintion , only thing they told me was you will be recieving a letter in the mail. What can I do now?

2007-11-10 04:22:41 · 7 answers · asked by Brandy L 1

At my current job, I perform critical tasks that can't be done by anyone else. For personal reasons, I want to move to another part of Michigan in the next 3-6 months. I felt bad about the idea of giving my employer only 2-week's notice, because I knew they wouldn't be able to replace me that quickly.

So I told my boss that I saw myself moving in the next several months. And I thought it would be prudent to start on a transition plan. My boss was impressed with my honesty and agreed with the wisdom of my idea.

Unfortunately, my boss's boss took it personally. Within days he hired 2 people to replace me (I do a lot of work!). And now I've learned he plans to fire me as soon as these 2 have an "acceptable" level of knowledge.

Is this legal? My performance reviews (ironically the last one was done by my boss's boss) have been glowingly positive. My productivity is better than anyone else's in the office. I put the interests of the company before my own.

What recourse do I have?

2007-11-09 12:28:45 · 8 answers · asked by Michigander 1

2007-11-09 11:46:34 · 1 answers · asked by erikjjjacob 1

I went through the Starbucks drive through and got 2 drinks to take home for me and my mom. When I got home I saw that one of the lids wasn't on all the way and had spilled all in the center console. The center console in my car has 2 cup holders and a different space for keys and stuff like that. I had my cell phone in this space. As a result the drink spilled all over my phone and now doesn't work. I call starbucks and they said all they can do is apologize and give me a new drink. They also said that the lid was on and that it must have come off when I was drinking the coffee. The thing is, I didn't even drink it; both drinks still had the paper wrapper on the straws. Is Starbucks responsible because they didn't put the lid on correctly? Is there anything I can do?

2007-11-09 10:34:33 · 16 answers · asked by crazyjen 2

Is there any law that addresses this situation. What recourse do I have to get my pay?

2007-11-09 08:56:36 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

I need to make extra money for Christmas, I go to school in the morning from 10am to 2pm... I have a job in the afternoon but I only work from 5pm to 10pm.... I want to quit... Suggestions?

2007-11-09 01:21:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was on my day off and I show up to my job at a fast food restraunt. While there I let slip a "cuss" word. My manager heard me and threatened immediate termination because of it. I was wondering if they could legally fire me, or would it be considered wrongful termination?

2007-11-08 16:10:03 · 10 answers · asked by SD 1

I recently interviewed with a major bank in California. They performed an extensive background check that included fingerprinting. They just extended an offer which I accepted. The agency that I went through to get the interview is now asking to perform an additional background check. Other than pure curiosity on their part, what reason would they have to run a background check AFTER their client did so and extended an offer? I plan to decline as I see no reason for anyone other than my employer to maintain a record of my personal information. What possible repercussions could occur if I decline? Am I legally required to allow them to check my background after their client already checked my background and extended an offer? Could the agency jeopardize the offer that was already signed if I do not allow them to run a background check on me?

2007-11-08 16:06:38 · 4 answers · asked by lostboy 1

Yesterday I had a great interview with a company regarding a graphic design position. Previous to this job I had worked for 1 1/2 months at a previous job - where because of miscommunication and personal reasons, I left without notice. (Where I live, you are entitled to leave a job without notice within a 3 month time frame). I did not feel it was necessary to include this job on my resume, but today I was confronted by the potential employer regarding this last job. He said he was informed by an employee that worked there that I left without notice and that this causes concern with them choosing me as a candidate. My question is: Is it fair for this potential to investigate a reference that I did not give? It was for these reasons that I did not include the reference in the first place. If I was offered the position, I suddenly do not feel comfortable working in an environment where some of my personal life has been exposed (and could it potentially become a larger problem?) Thanks!

2007-11-08 15:42:33 · 3 answers · asked by Adam 1

I am looking for a private online University that offers a Library Science Degree that is ALA approved. I am currently getting my degree in paralegal studies and would like to advance.

Thank You

2007-11-08 12:04:03 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

If I would like to become an alcohol and drug counselor, would I only need my A.A Degree from my local community college. In their catalog, it says that after an A.A. is earned, there are plenty of job opportunities available. Is this true? Is it a safe career? And does it pay well?

2007-11-08 11:55:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just Curious if there was a way to find the hire/quit dates for every job I ever had?

2007-11-08 11:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by Ray D 5

they said it was not them but someone called disa telling them this. is this a violation of my right to work. non-union job in private sector

2007-11-08 01:45:03 · 11 answers · asked by tigerfancoon 1

I work in a tiny office 9-6pm 5 days a week with a flourescent light with no filter on it, the bulb is about 8ft long and the office is about 10ft x 5 ft !!! this hurts my eyes and gives me a headache daily. I have complained and they say they will look into this. Now we've alll been told that we can only have a 20 min break a day ?? is this legal when we work a 9 hour day?

2007-11-08 01:18:07 · 20 answers · asked by Northern Lass 1

My wife needs a letter drafted to send to her prev Dr. stating that she had complications with her surgery & and now has sought another physician to correct the complications that arose & that there may be future litigation against him. The new Dr. won't do a fix it surgery without it. We don't blame him for wanting to cover himself. An aquaintance has a sister that's an attorney and she said $150 is her min charge that it would take less than 1/2 an hour. I am a contractor with very sporatic work and my wife can't work because of her botched up surgery. We don't have money to pay a lawyer anything and it has to be from some type of Lawyer or Paralegal Can someone help me draft this letter ?

2007-11-08 01:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was told he knows about her sleeping but since they are REAL good friends she would never get in trouble and being that I am new and seeing this kinda behavior under his management ,there's a problem. And from what I hear she does this all the time. I was reading my employee handbook and it even states NO SLEEPING!!! And to make it worst I have proof-I took a picture using my camera phone. I would like to take it to someone but I feel that maybe I should cover myself first. According to the handbook it has a chain of command system well the first person would be my boss but he is already aware so should I go above him. Keep in mind they are REAL good friends's. Other people have saw her sleeping but since they know our boss and her are friends's they turn the other cheek well I'm new and barely know about their friendship and I feel that if the company is going to have rules EVERYONE needs to follow them and if not whenever I feel sleepy can I take a nap?What should I do next.

2007-11-08 00:42:07 · 20 answers · asked by WTF Is going on.... 1