Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Is it legal for my spouse to contact my employer about the divorce?
In general, a spouse may contact your employer about a divorce, but that does not always mean the contact is harmless or proper. In Hawaii, as in other states, whether the contact is lawful usually depends on what the sp...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
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...
Is It Legal for a Store to Refuse Cash Payments?
In general, a store in Virginia may be able to refuse cash payments, but the answer often depends on the type of business, the store’s policies, and any laws that apply to the specific transaction. For many everyday reta...
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...
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...
Do I have to ask the platform to preserve evidence before the post disappears?
In general, if you think an online post, message, account record, or platform log may matter in a legal dispute, it is often a good idea to think about preservation early. Once content disappears, gets deleted, or change...
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...
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...
Is it legal for a business to record my phone call in Alabama without telling me?
In general, the answer depends on how Alabama recording and privacy rules apply to the call, the people involved, and whether anyone on the call consented. In many states, phone call recording rules turn on whether one p...
Can Employers or Businesses Keep Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses?
In general, a business or employer may ask to see your driver’s license to verify identity, age, driving privileges, or eligibility for a transaction or job duty. Whether it may keep a photocopy is a separate question an...
What happens if a roommate secretly installed a camera in our shared bathroom?
If a roommate secretly installed a camera in a shared bathroom, that can raise serious legal and safety concerns in Texas. In general, a bathroom is one of the most private places in a home, and secretly recording people...
What are my rights if a coworker recorded me in a private office without telling me?
If a coworker recorded you in a private office without telling you, you may have privacy concerns, and the facts matter a great deal. In Illinois, workplace recording issues can overlap with privacy rights, employer poli...
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 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...