Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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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...
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...
Can a Utah employer withhold my final paycheck because I did not sign a separation agreement?
In general, a Utah employer should not be able to hold back earned wages simply because you refused to sign a separation agreement. Final wages are usually treated as wages that must be paid under the employer’s normal p...
What are my rights if my loan forgiveness approval was later reversed?
If a loan forgiveness approval is later reversed, you may have important rights, but the exact rules can depend on the type of loan, the forgiveness program, the lender or servicer involved, and the facts of the reversal...
What are my rights if my fiancé understated their income before I signed?
If your fiancé understated their income before you signed a document, your rights in North Dakota will usually depend on what you signed, what the income statement was used for, and whether the understatement was a mista...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I have worked for a nonprofit hospital for 9 years?
Maybe, but it depends on the loan program, your employer status, your payment history, and whether your past service and payments meet the program rules. In general, working for a nonprofit hospital can be relevant to ce...
Can a restaurant add a “kitchen appreciation fee” that servers never receive?
In California, a restaurant may sometimes add a separate fee to a bill, but the legal treatment of that fee depends on how it is described, disclosed, and used. A label like “kitchen appreciation fee” does not automatica...
How do I respond legally to a defamatory post without making things worse?
In general, the safest response to a potentially defamatory post is to slow down, preserve evidence, and avoid posting an emotional reply right away. A public argument can sometimes amplify the post, create new conflicts...
Can unused wages from a temporary job be turned over to the state in Maine?
In general, wages earned from a temporary job are still the worker’s property until they are properly paid out, and they are not automatically “turned over” to the state just because the job ended or the wages were never...
What happens if a private investigator records my conversation from outside my window?
In California, the answer usually depends on what was recorded, where the conversation happened, and whether anyone had a reasonable expectation of privacy. A private investigator standing outside your window does not au...
My Boss Says Tips Must Be Shared With Managers — Is That Legal?
In general, whether tips can be shared with managers depends on how the tip pool is structured, who is included, and whether the arrangement complies with wage and hour rules. In Nevada, as in other states, tips usually...
Employer Raised My Hourly Rate by Mistake and Won’t Fix It—Am I Liable?
In New Jersey, an employer may sometimes try to recover wages that were paid by mistake, including an hourly rate that was accidentally set too high. Whether you are legally liable usually depends on the facts, including...