Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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How do I handle online defamation that is hurting my job search?
Online defamation can be especially damaging during a job search because employers may review search results, social media, review sites, or other online content before deciding whether to interview or hire someone. If f...
What happens if a dog bit me while I was lawfully entering a customer’s property for work?
If a dog bit you while you were lawfully entering a customer’s property for work, the incident may be analyzed under several different legal rules in Delaware, depending on the facts. In general, dog bite claims can invo...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work at a nonprofit nursing home?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what kind of forgiveness program you mean and how the employer is classified under the program’s rules. A nonprofit nursing home may sound like the kind of job that should count, but m...
Can my employer require employees to buy branded shoes from one specific vendor?
In California, an employer may sometimes set appearance or uniform rules, including requiring certain shoes for work. But whether the employer can make employees buy branded shoes from one specific vendor often depends o...
What happens if my security camera records audio of guests talking inside my living room?
In California, a security camera that records audio inside your living room can raise significant privacy issues, even if the camera was installed for home security. Whether the recording is lawful usually depends on the...
My Boss Says Tips Must Be Shared With Managers — Is That Legal?
In general, whether tips can be shared with managers depends on how the tip pool is structured, who is included, and whether the arrangement complies with wage and hour rules. In Nevada, as in other states, tips usually...
How do I handle student loans if I became permanently disabled and cannot work?
If you became permanently disabled and can no longer work, there may be relief options for your student loans, but the right path depends on what kind of loans you have, who services them, and whether the loans are feder...
How do I ask the court to include my workplace in a harassment protection order?
In Washington, a person asking for a harassment protection order may usually ask the court to include places where they need protection, and that can sometimes include a workplace. The court will generally look at the fa...
My Employer Reduced My Commission After the Sale Closed — Is That Legal?
In Florida, whether an employer may reduce your commission after a sale closes usually depends on the commission agreement, company policy, and when the commission was earned under the applicable arrangement. In general,...
Do I have to restart my forgiveness count if I switch from one government job to another?
In general, switching from one government job to another does not automatically mean you have to restart a forgiveness count. Whether prior service still counts usually depends on the specific forgiveness program, the em...
What are my rights if the bite happened while I was working as a mail carrier?
If you were bitten by a dog while working as a mail carrier in Kansas, you may have more than one possible path for help, depending on the facts. In general, a work-related dog bite can raise workers’ compensation issues...
How do I know if a voicemail message counts as consent to record the rest of a call?
In general, a voicemail message does not automatically count as consent to record the rest of a live phone call. Whether it counts usually depends on what the speaker actually said, whether the statement clearly allowed...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
Do I have to sign a settlement release before I know whether my knee injury needs surgery?
In general, no one can force you to sign a settlement release before you are ready, but a defendant or insurer may make that a condition of paying a settlement. A release is usually a final agreement that ends your claim...
What happens if a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before removal?
If a defamatory video was shared thousands of times before it was removed, the main legal concern is usually the size and spread of the harm. In general, the more widely a false and damaging video is circulated, the more...