Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Do I have to get everyone’s consent before recording a Zoom call with a contractor?
In California, the answer is often yes if the Zoom call is a confidential communication. California is a two-party consent state for certain recorded conversations, which means all parties may need to agree before the ca...
Can I sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream?
In general, yes, it may be possible to sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream if the statements meet the legal requirements for defamation. But whether a claim exists usually depends on what was said, how...
Do I have to sign a settlement release before I know whether my knee injury needs surgery?
In general, no one can force you to sign a settlement release before you are ready, but a defendant or insurer may make that a condition of paying a settlement. A release is usually a final agreement that ends your claim...
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...
My Employer Says I’m an Independent Contractor but Controls My Schedule — Is That Misclassification?
In California, schedule control can be an important clue that a worker may be an employee rather than an independent contractor. In general, the more control a company has over when, where, and how the work gets done, th...
How do I dispute a collection account that was opened under my name fraudulently?
If a collection account was opened in your name without your permission, the first step is usually to treat it as a possible identity theft or credit reporting problem and gather as much documentation as you can. In gene...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a state university?
In general, working for a state university may make you eligible for some student loan forgiveness programs, but it depends on the program, the type of loans you have, and whether your employment fits the program rules....
Can graduate school loans qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
In general, graduate school loans may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but only if the loans and the borrower’s repayment history meet the program’s requirements. The key issue is usually not whether the loan...
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...
How do I prove my ex is hiding income to get more support?
In Massachusetts, if you believe your ex is hiding income in a support case, the main goal is usually to show that the reported income does not match the person’s real financial picture. Courts often look at documents, s...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a public defender with $95,000 in federal loans?
In general, you may have several federal student loan relief options if you work as a public defender in Virginia and owe about $95,000 in federal loans. The most common possibilities are Public Service Loan Forgiveness,...
Can I sue in Alabama if someone used AI to make fake images of me online?
In Alabama, you may have possible civil claims if someone used AI to create and post fake images of you online, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The legal issue is usually not just that the images were made w...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work at a nonprofit nursing home?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what kind of forgiveness program you mean and how the employer is classified under the program’s rules. A nonprofit nursing home may sound like the kind of job that should count, but m...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
What happens if an AI tool’s terms say it owns part of the output I created?
If an AI tool’s terms say it owns part of the output you created, that usually means the company is trying to reserve some contractual rights over the content generated using its service. In practical terms, that may aff...