Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Can I get forgiveness if I am a nurse at a nonprofit clinic and still have $42,000 in federal loans?
In general, maybe. A nurse who works at a nonprofit clinic in New Jersey may be in a job setting that can sometimes count toward federal loan forgiveness or repayment assistance programs, but eligibility usually depends...
What happens if I accidentally recorded someone’s private conversation on my phone?
In California, accidentally recording someone’s private conversation can raise legal concerns, but the consequences usually depend on what happened, how the recording was made, and what you did after you realized it. A b...
What are my rights if my ex is using the child support case to demand my tax returns?
In general, a parent involved in a child support case may be asked to provide financial information, and tax returns are one common type of document that might be requested. That does not necessarily mean an ex can deman...
What happens if I was laid off on Monday and still have not received my last check by Wednesday?
If you were laid off in Utah on Monday and still have not received your last check by Wednesday, the short answer is that the timing may or may not be a problem depending on the exact facts. In many workplaces, the final...
How do I prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
Can I sue if a competitor bought ads linking my name to fraud accusations?
In general, possibly yes, but it depends heavily on what the ads said, how they were presented, who bought them, and what harm you can show. A competitor’s paid ads that connect your name to fraud accusations may raise l...
Can my employer deduct $250 from my last check for a laptop charger I returned late?
In general, an employer in Utah may not automatically take money from your final paycheck just because company property was returned late. Whether a deduction is allowed usually depends on the facts, the employer’s polic...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet fees for a service animal?
In general, a landlord may not charge a pet fee, pet rent, or pet deposit for a true service animal because a service animal is usually not treated as an ordinary pet. Under fair housing rules, assistance animals are com...
What Rights Does a Software Engineer Have After Building a Startup MVP Alone?
In general, a software engineer who builds a startup MVP alone may have rights related to compensation, ownership of the code, equity, credit, and contract enforcement, but the exact rights depend heavily on the facts. I...
My boss says cash tips count toward replacing a drawer shortage. Can they do that?
In general, an employer may not be able to treat your cash tips as the employer’s money to automatically cover a cash register or drawer shortage. Whether that is allowed can depend on how the tips are handled, whether t...
Is it legal for a school employee to record a private meeting with parents without notice?
In California, whether a school employee may legally record a private meeting with parents without notice can depend on several privacy and consent issues. In general, California is known for having strict rules about re...
Do I have to use an income-driven repayment plan to get PSLF credit?
In general, no. For federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, an income-driven repayment plan is often one of the most common ways borrowers make qualifying payments, but it is not necessarily the only way to receive PSLF...
Do I have to get consent from every participant on a three-way call?
In Florida, the answer is usually yes if the call is being recorded or otherwise intercepted. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent state for private communications, which means all participants whose conve...
My employer pays bonuses but skipped me after I gave notice. Is that legal?
In California, the answer often depends on what kind of bonus it was, what the employer’s written policies said, and whether you had already met the conditions for earning it before you gave notice. In general, an employ...
Can I get student loan forgiveness if I work for a city library?
In general, working for a city library may count toward certain student loan forgiveness programs if the library is part of a qualifying public employer and you meet the program’s other requirements. The most common fede...