Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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How Do I Report Off-the-Clock Work at a Food Service Job?
If you are working in California food service and your employer is asking you to work off the clock, that usually means you may not be getting paid for all the time you spend working. In general, California wage and hour...
How do I calculate lost wages after missing 12 days of work because of a store injury?
If you missed 12 days of work because of a store injury, lost wages are usually calculated by figuring out what you would have earned during that time if you had been able to work. In general, that can include regular ho...
How do I get credit for military service toward student loan forgiveness?
Military service may help with student loan relief, but the way it counts depends on the loan program, your service status, and the type of forgiveness or repayment benefit you are seeking. In general, there is no single...
How do I prove my injury claim if there were no witnesses when I fell?
If no one saw you fall, you may still be able to support an injury claim with other evidence. In general, a claim does not depend on witness testimony alone. People often prove a fall by using medical records, photos, in...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
How do I claim mileage and transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits?
In Iowa, mileage and other transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or other injury-related insurance claim, depe...
What happens if I waited two weeks to see a doctor because I thought my injury would heal?
If you waited two weeks to see a doctor after an injury because you thought it would heal, that delay does not automatically mean you have no legal claim. In Alaska, as in many states, the effect of the delay usually dep...
What Type of Attorney Handles Defamation Threats Over Social Media Posts?
In general, a defamation issue involving social media posts may be handled by an attorney who practices defamation law, media law, First Amendment-related litigation, or civil litigation. In Kansas, the right type of law...
How do I identify an anonymous account that posted defamatory comments about my business?
In general, identifying an anonymous account that posted harmful comments about a business can be difficult, and the process usually depends on the platform, the available evidence, and the applicable law in North Caroli...
Is it legal for a debt collector to keep calling my workplace after I told them to stop?
In general, a debt collector may not keep calling your workplace if you have clearly told them that you are not allowed to receive those calls there, or that your employer does not allow them. Workplace calls can become...
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...
Do I have to get consent if the conversation happened on speakerphone with other people nearby?
In California, the answer may depend on whether the conversation was being recorded or otherwise intercepted, and on whether the people involved had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Speakerphone use by itself does no...
My boss asked everyone to come in 30 minutes early for “prep” but says we clock in at opening. Is that wage theft?
In Florida, this kind of situation may be wage theft if the “prep” time is work that the employer requires or controls and you are not paid for it. In general, when an employer asks employees to be present before opening...
My job changed my schedule from days to nights with one day’s notice. Do I have any protection?
In Washington, a sudden change from day shifts to night shifts with only one day’s notice can feel unfair, but the legal protection you have depends on several facts. In general, Washington law does not give every privat...
Can My Boss Make Me Pay for a Cash Register Shortage?
In New York, a boss usually cannot simply decide that an employee must pay for a cash register shortage just because the drawer is short. Whether an employer may require repayment often depends on why the shortage happen...