Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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What happens if the person harassing me says their messages are just free speech?
In general, saying “it’s free speech” does not automatically make harassment lawful. Under U.S. law, people have strong speech protections, but those protections are not unlimited. Communications that cross into threats,...
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...
Is it legal for my spouse to remove me as beneficiary before the divorce is final?
In Kentucky, the answer often depends on the kind of beneficiary designation involved, the wording of the account or policy, and whether a court order already limits what either spouse can do during the divorce. In gener...
What happens if my employer qualifies now but did not qualify during my first two years there?
In general, the answer depends on what law you are talking about. Some workplace laws apply only if an employer has a certain number of employees or meets another coverage test. If your employer did not meet that test du...
Is it legal for my employer to pay my final wages by direct deposit after firing me?
In general, an employer may be able to pay final wages by direct deposit after firing an employee, but the answer depends on Utah wage-payment rules, the terms of the direct-deposit arrangement, and the employer’s usual...
I left a bad review for a local business and now they’re threatening to sue. Should I take it down?
A bad review does not automatically create legal liability, and businesses often cannot sue simply because they dislike criticism. In general, a review is more likely to create legal risk only if it contains a false stat...
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...
What happens if I was rear-ended while driving a company vehicle?
If you were rear-ended while driving a company vehicle in Michigan, several different legal and insurance issues may come up at the same time. In general, the fact that the vehicle belongs to your employer does not preve...
My Employer Cut My Pay Without Telling Me Until Payday — Is That Legal?
In general, an employer in North Carolina may be able to reduce an employee’s pay, but the legality often depends on what kind of employee you are, when the change took effect, and whether the employer followed required...
Is it legal for my employer to deduct $300 from my paycheck for broken equipment?
In general, whether an employer in Alabama can deduct $300 from your paycheck for broken equipment depends on several facts, including the terms of your agreement, the type of equipment, whether the deduction would cut i...
What are my rights if I was bitten by a dog while delivering food to someone’s house in Illinois?
If you were bitten by a dog while delivering food to someone’s house in Illinois, you may have several possible avenues to explore, depending on what happened and who may be responsible. In general, Illinois law can trea...
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...
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...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...