Law & Legal

2007-07-25 07:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by drinkdeep13 1

2007-07-25 01:03:16 · 3 answers · asked by jocchiuzzi 1

I gave my boss notice that I was leaving for graduate school in two weeks - although he and my supervisor have know for over two months. I am very behind on paperwork and other duties, but I have no time to finish them - I have told my supervisor repeatedly that I am swamped. He has threatened that if I do not finish them before I go, he will call my new graduate school and tell them that I am unethical. Is this legal? Can he do that since it's not a new job, but rather school? I am moving many hours away for school, so it's not like I will be able to help finish up the work after I move. Please help!

2007-07-24 09:45:02 · 9 answers · asked by Clarence B 1

My boss touched me on my buttocks twice within a 3-4 week timeframe. I didnt report him bcz I was afraid of what would happen to my position and I also didnt want to go through the drama and hassles involved in situations like this, I also did not want to get HIM into trouble and cause him to lose his job. However, after the 2nd time he touched me, I confronted him and he apologized but I felt uncomfortable being around him after that and I reported him. I've since been taken off of my job working for him and I am working elsewhere within the firm, they are handling him (I dont know what's going on yet but he's received calls and things ARE going on right now as I type this question). What I want to know is, do I have a sexual harassment case regardless of whether the firm is doing their part or do I have to wait to see whether he's fired or resigns, what are my options, what happens in cases like this and what options do I have? Do I do a lawsuit anyway?

2007-07-24 03:26:50 · 8 answers · asked by Lala 1

I'm at a crossroads right now. I just graduated with a BA in Communications/Journalism. I love writing and reading, research - it's the only thing I'm really good at. But let's be realistic, the field of full time journalism isn't paying well these days. I also have an AA in Journalism. I was young when I got that degree around 19, now I'm mid 20's. I'm considering going to get my AA in paralegal studies. I really think my 'calling' is in that field. What do you think? do you think I should get my degree in paralegal? I'm having so much trouble finding work (and yes I've been looking). paralegal program at my comm. college has automatic job placement. give me some guidance, thanks

2007-07-23 11:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to start off by saying im a lifeguard at a town beach. One day I went and smoked a joint with two fellow employees. This occurred on the grounds. I was relieved from work for two weeks but now it has been brought to higher officials regarding liability. i live in NY if that matters any. I was wondering what could happen to me? Should I just quit the job?

2007-07-21 13:48:51 · 10 answers · asked by dh r 1

his job I am told but 2 years later I took everything off then I go to refinance and the lawyer at new bank says there's a lien for 21000. Meantime his broker promised me the world. Now it's been 2 1/2 months of holding 30,000 dollars of mine. Will not return phone calls I have called numerous times. I am disabled and now my mortgage went from 807 to 2100 I make 1200 a month. I put 140000 aside to pay mortgage till credit goes up but, don't look good to me I am broke. Then he paid the Bankruptcy lawyer behind my back 450.00 to reopen the case which I swear wasn't was not on my credit report. Or in the house of deeds. He wants more he told me. Does he get it? Isn't one price it. If he did do it? . I called the Court House it was written off. Will legal aid take care of this? I can't afford a big lawyer and don't trust anyone after 3 predator lenders and two lawyers who are playing with my mind. At 18 percent a day. Legal??? Please someone.

2007-07-21 11:17:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need some etra cASH AND CAN ANY ONE THAT has alresy tryd one of those sits tht pay you can you tell me if there a suxsees

2007-07-21 06:42:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

What notice is required for an emploter to change my shifts? They e-mailed me at my work E-mail address on wednesday morning to let me know that my shifts for week commencing Monday (4 days later) had been changed. I was not back in the office til Sat morning so only found out about the change 2 days before hand. Is this allowed?

2007-07-21 04:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by truesdale s 2

I currently work 4 12 hours days a week and get 8 hours of overtime a week. My boss put out a new schedule that has me working 11 hours a day with an unpaid 1 hour lunch and so I would only get paid for 10 hours a day and 40 hours a week. This seems like a raw deal with me working 4 hours less a week and losing 8 hours of OT a week. I have looked around on the internet and can't find anything about paid vs. unpaid lunches for different lengths of work days. I work in Texas if that matters. Anybody know the specifics of this portion of the labor laws or know of a website I can go to so I can find out if he can really do this?

2007-07-21 02:01:31 · 10 answers · asked by just another guy 2

well im 16 now and 17 in august and ive read many books from someone who is considered to be the first criminal profiler and created the BAU. his name is john douglas and his co-author is mark olshaker. ive read almost all his books and i was thinking about becoming a criminal profiler.

i have a 3.9 GPA right now and am in 3 clubs but play no school sports and haave about 70 communtiy hours(if this helps?) and im a rising senior and ive taken psychology in high school but it only goes one level. there are also no criminal justice classes at my school.

does anybody have advice on what college to go to for law/psychology? or what classes to take in college? or any steps, pretty much anything would be helpful thanks

2007-07-20 21:46:55 · 4 answers · asked by doughvato04 2

How long does it take to become one and what is the average salary ?

2007-07-20 15:47:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2004, i was terminated for "not being able to perform my job". I just started receiving counceling for anxiety, when i was told "for the safety/security of the agency" i was terminated. now, i have the "strength" to fight back. anyone know for texas, is my timelimit too far past to file a suit? i lost all benefits, spent retirement to survive, and lost all my security for my family.

2007-07-20 14:00:43 · 7 answers · asked by jrtataw 2

I got a summer job about a month ago and just had a conversation with one of my friend. I told him i lied on my job application regarding the school I will be attending next year. I lied in order to get the job since most employers want long-term commitments from their new hires. I will actually have to leave this job to go to college(not the college I put on the application). Is there anyway they can find out what college I will be attending? and if so, besides from getting fired, can I face legal issues as well?

2007-07-20 13:56:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work at a small law firm. I started here b/4 I was actually a licensed atty Aug 1, 2006 however my salary did not change after I became licensed. Since i'm not a partner, in certain aspects i'm treated like a regular firm employee, but in other senses i'm treated differently (i.e. paralegals/secretaries are paid hourly and i'm salaried). Other firm employees are up for a raise at the beginning of each calendar year. This is my first full time job so I really am clueless about how to approach this very touchy subject. There are 2 males (who are notorious for being obnoxiously cheap) and 1 female who is good to approach abougt employee issues but still leaves most of the decisions up to the two men. I had a 6 month review early in the year but they just talked about my work and there was no mention of a raise. Help...

2007-07-20 10:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Kyppa 1

Ok, so I'm totally going nuts trying to get straight answers about unemployment. I work in a position where there is a one-year working test period, and it is up in about a month. My employer has notified me that I will not be employed beyond this period, due to the fact that they just don't think I'm a good fit for the agency. (no willful misconduct) They have offered me an opportunity to resign rather than have the working test period failed, just so I can still say I've never been terminated.

CT law states that you can be denied benefits if you're fired for willful misconduct or if you quit without just cause attributable to the employer.

I tried calling DOL, and he just kept repeating "either way, you'll need to attend a hearing." "The only way you won't have to attend a hearing is if you're laid off." I get it... I wanna know, if the employer tells me I won't have a job in a month, is that just cause to quit, or will I likely lose my case?

2007-07-20 04:36:41 · 2 answers · asked by Firstd1mension 5

in Holtsville, NY? Anybody. I think they are going to offer me a job there. I'm not sure whether to take it. If it's more than 30% dealing with taxpayers over the phone, I don't think I want it.
If it's mostly examining returns and sending out written notices, I can handle it.

2007-07-19 14:25:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was looking at some jobs posted at a hospital, for each job they have a paygrade, like one was a 5 and another was a 9. Can anyone tell me what that means, I live in indiana, and I am just trying to figure out what the diff. in paygrade means.

Thanks

2007-07-19 10:59:37 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffany P 2

My Ex and I split up, everything was cival, she knew I was in a bad spot concerning money and told me not to worry about the utilities in her name if I couldnt pay it, she would. I have since moved out of that residence moved out about 4 months ago, moved 25 miles away to another town and the word is shes hired a lawyer to sue me for the bills I left behind.... I cant possibly be liable for this right? They were in her name and I signed nothing nor said I would pay for them, she had the power anytime to take them out of her name... thanks everyone... I live in Idaho by the way if that helps...

2007-07-18 18:35:05 · 9 answers · asked by gyva02 2

2007-07-18 17:17:14 · 21 answers · asked by Sybil C 1

I ran out on my last job, on my first day, during my break. And now the company I am being hired for (Bank of America) is asking for every single company I've ever worked for, and that if there was a conflict with this information (down to the exact month I quit) that it would affect the hiring process? So in continuation. . should I still mention it?

2007-07-18 16:23:48 · 6 answers · asked by Xtine 2

2007-07-18 14:17:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What branch of law pays the best salary a year on an average...eg. corporate law, criminal law etc

2007-07-18 12:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by Love2Answer 2

I think it should be legal. no one has ever died from marijuana. It is safer than any other drug that is legal or illegal.

2007-07-18 12:56:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Regardless of what I do or how well I do it at work my supervisor always makes me feel like she is going to fire me. Sometimes she will yell insubordination when I am asking a question. She recently had a fellow employee create a checklist to follow. Getting used to it has been a challenge but I use it. We are supposed to double check each other's work for mistakes and the checklist was created for her to get out of having to proof read the work although that is her job. If she finds one mistake in my work she threatens diciplinary action. Everyone has one or two details that are missed. She also acts like a child when she is mad not making eye contact, whispering behind employee's backs and gossiping. She throws her weight around like she is ALI. And if anyone asks a question we are being insubordinate or if we question her directive, when we know she is wrong, we are dirt. Help.

2007-07-18 12:22:36 · 12 answers · asked by Hopeless in Seattle 1

2007-07-18 08:31:05 · 16 answers · asked by tootnuts 3

I do graphic design and have a recent DUI, there is Graphic design job available with the NM lottery which you have to pass a back round check, would my DUI prevent me from getting that job. It does not envlove driving, just design and I have no crimnal record.

2007-07-18 07:58:24 · 6 answers · asked by roo157 2

2007-07-18 07:42:07 · 9 answers · asked by tobcol 5

I have a criminal record. A misdemeanor for shoplifting. Once I get it expunged can I still qualify to be president, mayor of a town, or a CEO of a company?

2007-07-17 18:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by Billy Dowson 1

My friend got fired from her job, she thinks it was for discrimination. What can she do?? In Ca.

2007-07-17 17:56:10 · 16 answers · asked by 309 1