Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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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...
Do I have to include screenshots and call logs when I file an antiharassment petition in Washington?
In Washington, you generally do not have to include every possible piece of evidence when you file an anti-harassment petition, but supporting documents often help explain what happened. Screenshots, call logs, texts, em...
Do I have to say out loud that I am recording before a business call starts in California?
In California, the answer is usually yes if you are recording a confidential telephone or in-person communication and you do not already have the required consent. California is generally treated as a two-party consent s...
Can I sue someone for defamation if they posted on Facebook that I stole money from my employer?
In California, a Facebook post accusing someone of stealing money from an employer may potentially support a defamation claim, depending on the exact words used and the surrounding facts. A statement that clearly accuses...
Is it legal to record a private meeting with HR about workplace harassment?
In California, recording a private meeting with HR about workplace harassment is a legally sensitive issue because California is generally considered a two-party consent state for confidential communications. That usuall...
Can I record audio on my home security cameras if contractors are working inside my house?
In Massachusetts, recording audio on a home security camera may raise legal issues because audio recording can be treated differently from video recording. In general, people are often more comfortable that video of acti...
How do I prove someone recorded me without permission during a private phone call?
If you think someone recorded a private phone call without permission in Massachusetts, the first step is usually to gather any evidence that suggests a recording actually happened. That may include text messages, emails...
What happens if the online statement was partly true but included false details?
In general, a statement can still create legal problems even if part of it is true. In Connecticut, as in many states, the legal issue is often not whether every word was false, but whether the overall message was mislea...
My Employer Won’t Let Me Take Meal Breaks but Edits the Schedule to Show Them — What Can I Do?
In California, workers generally have meal-break rights, and employers usually cannot simply show a break on the schedule if the break was not actually provided. If your employer is changing records to make it look like...
Can a Company Send Me to Collections for Equipment I Already Returned?
Yes, a company may sometimes send an account to collections even if you returned the equipment, but that does not automatically mean the debt is valid. In general, the key issue is whether the company believes you still...
What happens if someone sends me 40 unwanted texts after I told them to stop contacting me?
If someone keeps sending you unwanted texts after you clearly told them to stop, that can be more than just annoying. In general, repeated texting after a clear request to stop may support legal claims or other remedies,...
How do I get credit for military service toward student loan forgiveness?
Military service may help with student loan relief, but the way it counts depends on the loan program, your service status, and the type of forgiveness or repayment benefit you are seeking. In general, there is no single...
How do I challenge a denial of total and permanent disability discharge?
A denial of a total and permanent disability discharge can often be challenged by first reading the denial notice closely and identifying the stated reason for the decision. In general, the most important first step is t...
What are my rights if my wages are being garnished but I never received notice about the student loan debt?
If your wages are being garnished for a student loan debt and you never received notice, that may raise important due process and debt-collection questions. In general, a creditor or collection agency usually must follow...