Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet rent for an emotional support animal?
In general, a landlord usually may not charge pet rent, a pet deposit, or other pet fees for a properly requested emotional support animal, because an emotional support animal is typically treated differently from an ord...
Do I have to prove emotional distress in an online defamation case in Mississippi?
In general, emotional distress can be relevant in an online defamation case, but it is not always the only thing a person must prove. Whether you need to show emotional distress depends on the type of defamation claim, t...
How do I prove my old employer was a qualifying nonprofit if it no longer exists?
If an old employer no longer exists, proving that it was a qualifying nonprofit usually means reconstructing the organization’s status from records that still exist in government databases, tax filings, corporate filings...
How do I handle a DUI charge if I have a commercial driver’s license?
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are charged with DUI in Minnesota, the issue can affect more than a regular driver’s license case. In general, a DUI charge may create criminal, licensing, employment,...
What happens if the other person was in Nevada but I was in California during the recorded call?
If one person was in California and the other person was in Nevada during a recorded call, the legal question may become more complicated than a simple one-state recording issue. In general, California is a two-party con...
Is it legal for my employer to put a hidden camera in the break room without telling employees?
In Florida, the answer often depends on where the camera is placed, what it records, and whether employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that area. In general, employers may have some ability to monitor wor...
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 my landlord served an eviction notice after I asked for a reasonable accommodation?
In general, if you live in Maryland and your landlord served an eviction notice after you asked for a reasonable accommodation, that timing may matter. A request for a reasonable accommodation is often protected under fa...
My boss reduced my hours right after I asked about overtime. Is that retaliation?
In Florida, a sudden reduction in hours after you asked about overtime may raise a retaliation concern, but it does not automatically mean the law was violated. In general, retaliation questions depend on what you asked,...
Do I have to pay support if my spouse is voluntarily unemployed?
In Alabama, the answer depends on what kind of support is involved and why the person is unemployed. Courts generally look at the actual facts, not just the income shown on paper. If a spouse is voluntarily unemployed or...
What happens if I accidentally captured audio of a private conversation on my dashcam?
If your dashcam accidentally recorded a private conversation in California, the legal consequences can depend on the facts, especially how the recording happened, who was being recorded, and whether anyone had a reasonab...
My Employer Won’t Reimburse Required Work Supplies — Is That Legal?
In Illinois, the answer often depends on what the supplies were, whether they were truly required for the job, and how the employer’s policies or agreements are written. In general, employers may be able to require emplo...
Is it legal for a school employee to record a private meeting with parents without notice?
In California, whether a school employee may legally record a private meeting with parents without notice can depend on several privacy and consent issues. In general, California is known for having strict rules about re...
How do I know whether a conversation counts as confidential under California Penal Code 632?
Under California Penal Code 632, whether a conversation counts as confidential usually depends on the setting, the participants, and whether anyone involved reasonably expected privacy. In general, the law is aimed at pr...