Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Do I have to wait for the regular payday if I quit my job without notice in Utah?
In Utah, the timing of your final paycheck usually depends on state wage-payment rules and the facts of your separation from work. In general, if you quit without notice, your employer may still be allowed to pay your fi...
Do I have to know the harasser personally to file under RCW 7.105?
In Washington, you generally do not have to know the other person personally to ask for protection under RCW 7.105. The key question is usually not whether you had a prior relationship, but whether the facts fit the lega...
How do I challenge a denial of total and permanent disability discharge?
A denial of a total and permanent disability discharge can often be challenged by first reading the denial notice closely and identifying the stated reason for the decision. In general, the most important first step is t...
Is it legal for a store manager to record a private back-office conversation with an employee?
In California, whether a store manager can legally record a private back-office conversation with an employee usually depends on the facts, especially whether the conversation was confidential and whether everyone involv...
Can my employer hold my last paycheck because a customer complained after I left?
In general, an employer usually cannot keep your final paycheck just because a customer complained after you left the job. Final wages are typically owed for work you already performed, and a complaint by itself does not...
Do I have to get consent before recording a mediation session about a consumer dispute in California?
In California, the safest general answer is usually yes: you should assume you need clear consent before recording a mediation session, especially if the session is confidential or involves private dispute-resolution com...
What are my rights if my final paycheck is missing 18 hours of overtime?
If your final paycheck is missing overtime hours, you may have a wage-payment issue under Utah and federal wage laws, depending on the facts. In general, earned wages usually must be paid, and overtime is often treated a...
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...
What are my rights if my child was injured at daycare because staff were not watching?
If a child is injured at daycare because staff were not watching, the parents or guardians may have several possible legal and practical rights, depending on what happened and what Alabama law applies. In general, a dayc...
How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording that was made without my consent?
In California, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court not to admit it as evidence. That request is often made through a motion or objection, depending on the stage of the case and the type o...
Can child support be taken from disability benefits?
In general, child support may sometimes be taken from disability benefits, but the answer depends on the type of disability benefit and the facts of the case. In Utah, as in many states, the key issue is often whether th...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
How do I prove lost income if I am self-employed and missed three weeks of work?
If you are self-employed and missed three weeks of work, proving lost income usually means showing what you normally earned, what work you lost, and how the missed time affected your business income. That often involves...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I have worked for a nonprofit hospital for 9 years?
Maybe, but it depends on the loan program, your employer status, your payment history, and whether your past service and payments meet the program rules. In general, working for a nonprofit hospital can be relevant to ce...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work for a nonprofit but my paycheck comes from a management company?
In general, the answer may depend on who is considered your employer for the forgiveness program, not just on the day-to-day work you do. If you work for a nonprofit but receive your paycheck from a separate management c...