Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Can I get an emergency court order to stop someone from posting more false claims?
In some situations, a court in Wyoming may be asked to enter an emergency order to stop another person from making or repeating false claims. But that type of relief is usually limited, and courts often look carefully at...
Can I Stop Paying Rent If Mold Is Making Me Sick?
In Pennsylvania, mold problems can be serious, especially if they may be affecting your health. But in general, a tenant should not assume that mold automatically allows them to stop paying rent. Rent withholding can cre...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else made illegally under Penal Code 632?
In California, receiving a recording that someone else may have made illegally can create legal risk, but the exact consequences usually depend on what you knew, how you got the recording, and how you used it. Penal Code...
Can My Employer Refuse to Pay Me Because of a Payroll Time Punch Error?
In California, an employer generally should not simply refuse to pay you just because there was a payroll time punch error. If you actually worked the time, wages are usually owed even if the clock-in or clock-out record...
Do I have to pay support if my spouse is voluntarily unemployed?
In Alabama, the answer depends on what kind of support is involved and why the person is unemployed. Courts generally look at the actual facts, not just the income shown on paper. If a spouse is voluntarily unemployed or...
Do I have to make a written demand before penalties start for a late final paycheck in Utah?
In general, Utah final paycheck rules can depend on the reason you left the job, what wages are owed, and whether the employer has already paid or is still delaying payment. A written demand may matter in some wage dispu...
Can my employer require employees to buy branded shoes from one specific vendor?
In California, an employer may sometimes set appearance or uniform rules, including requiring certain shoes for work. But whether the employer can make employees buy branded shoes from one specific vendor often depends o...
What are my rights if my voice recordings were used to train an AI narration tool?
If your voice recordings were used to train an AI narration tool, you may have several possible legal concerns, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the key issues are how the recordings were obtained...
Can Employers or Businesses Keep Photocopies of Driver’s Licenses?
In general, a business or employer may ask to see your driver’s license to verify identity, age, driving privileges, or eligibility for a transaction or job duty. Whether it may keep a photocopy is a separate question an...
My boss reduced my hours right after I asked about overtime. Is that retaliation?
In Florida, a sudden reduction in hours after you asked about overtime may raise a retaliation concern, but it does not automatically mean the law was violated. In general, retaliation questions depend on what you asked,...
What are my rights if a coworker recorded me in a private office without telling me?
If a coworker recorded you in a private office without telling you, you may have privacy concerns, and the facts matter a great deal. In Illinois, workplace recording issues can overlap with privacy rights, employer poli...
What are my rights if my employer fired me on Friday and said payroll will process it next month?
If you were fired in Utah and your employer says payroll will process your final pay next month, you may still have a right to be paid all wages you already earned. In general, being terminated does not erase wages that...
What happens if my old employer turned over an uncashed $1,200 paycheck to the state?
If your old employer turned over an uncashed paycheck to the state, that usually means the employer treated the money as abandoned property under state unclaimed property rules. In general, the employer does not keep the...
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...
What are my rights if a customer at my job keeps coming in and asking for me by name?
If a customer keeps coming in and asking for you by name, the situation may range from harmless to uncomfortable or even unsafe depending on the facts. In general, Washington workers have rights to a workplace that is re...