Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Can I Press Charges for Fake Evidence and Reputation Damage in Georgia?
In Georgia, the answer usually depends on what happened, who made the fake evidence, and how it was used. In general, a private person does not personally “press charges.” Criminal charges are usually handled by law enfo...
What happens if my boss secretly recorded our closed-door meeting without telling me?
In California, secretly recording a private or “confidential” conversation can raise serious legal issues. Whether your boss broke the law usually depends on the setting, who was present, whether everyone knew the conver...
Can an employer deduct credit card processing fees from tips?
In general, a New York employer usually may not reduce an employee’s tips just because the customer paid by credit card. Tips are ordinarily treated as the employee’s property, and employers typically have to handle tip...
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 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...
How do I get student loan forgiveness for teaching special education in a public school?
If you teach special education in a public school, you may have access to federal student loan forgiveness or cancellation options, depending on the type of loan you have, the repayment plan you are in, and the specific...
Do I have to use an income-driven repayment plan to get PSLF credit?
In general, no. For federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, an income-driven repayment plan is often one of the most common ways borrowers make qualifying payments, but it is not necessarily the only way to receive PSLF...
What happens if my last check does not include earned commissions from sales I already closed?
If your last paycheck does not include commissions you believe you already earned, that often means there is a wage dispute about whether those commissions were payable yet, how they were calculated, or whether any contr...
My Employer Changed My Timecard After I Clocked Out — Is That Legal?
In California, an employer may sometimes correct a timecard after an employee clocks out, but not in a way that causes unpaid work, hides hours actually worked, or reduces required pay. The key issue is usually whether t...
What happens if my wages are garnished for an old credit card debt I do not recognize?
If your wages are being garnished for an old credit card debt you do not recognize, it usually means a creditor or debt buyer says it got a judgment against you and is now using that judgment to collect. In Alabama, a wa...
How do I file a wage claim in Utah for a final paycheck that is two weeks late?
If your final paycheck in Utah is two weeks late, you may be dealing with a wage-payment issue rather than a simple payroll delay. In general, Utah workers are entitled to be paid for wages they have earned, including fi...
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 I secretly recorded my boss during a closed-door meeting about my final paycheck?
In Florida, secretly recording a closed-door workplace conversation can raise serious legal issues, especially if the meeting involved an expectation of privacy. In general, Florida is a two-party consent state for oral...
Can my employer put my final check on a pay card with fees in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the answer often depends on what payment method you agreed to and what the employer’s payroll practices are. In general, employers may use different ways to pay wages, including direct deposit, paper che...
Can my employer deduct $250 from my last check for a laptop charger I returned late?
In general, an employer in Utah may not automatically take money from your final paycheck just because company property was returned late. Whether a deduction is allowed usually depends on the facts, the employer’s polic...