Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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How do I apply for student loan forgiveness after teaching at a low income school for five years?
If you have taught at a low-income school for five years, you may be asking about federal teacher loan forgiveness or another federal student loan relief program. In general, these programs are separate from each other,...
My employer makes us answer texts after hours but says it’s “just a quick question.” Is that paid time in Illinois?
In Illinois, after-hours texting can sometimes count as paid working time, but it usually depends on the facts. If your employer requires you to answer messages, stay available, or respond in a way that is part of your j...
Can my statement be used in court if I was never told I could remain silent?
In general, a statement can sometimes be used in court even if you were never told that you could remain silent. The answer often depends on who asked the questions, where the statement was made, and whether the setting...
What happens if a business records calls for training but never gives customers notice?
In California, recording customer calls without notice can create serious legal risk. In general, California is a two-party consent state for confidential communications, which means a business usually cannot record a ca...
How do I get student loan forgiveness for teaching special education in a public school?
If you teach special education in a public school, you may have access to federal student loan forgiveness or cancellation options, depending on the type of loan you have, the repayment plan you are in, and the specific...
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...
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...
What are my rights if someone keeps leaving notes on my windshield saying they are watching me?
If someone keeps leaving notes on your windshield saying they are watching you, that can be frightening and may be legally significant. In general, you may have rights related to unwanted contact, harassment, stalking, t...
Is it legal for my employer to put a hidden camera in the break room without telling employees?
In Florida, the answer often depends on where the camera is placed, what it records, and whether employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that area. In general, employers may have some ability to monitor wor...
Can I claim lost income if I drive for DoorDash and my car was in the shop for two weeks?
In general, you may be able to claim lost income if another person or company caused the car damage that kept you from driving for DoorDash, but the answer depends on the facts and the available proof. In California, los...
Do I have to stop recording if someone says they do not agree to be recorded?
In California, the answer may depend on what kind of recording you are making, where you are making it, and whether the law requires consent from the people being recorded. In general, if a recording law applies, a perso...
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...
How do I handle a secret recording used against me in a workplace investigation?
If a secret recording is used against you in a workplace investigation, the first step is usually to stay calm and avoid making rushed statements. In general, workplace investigations can involve interviews, documents, m...
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 happens if I secretly recorded my boss during a closed-door meeting about my final paycheck?
In Florida, secretly recording a closed-door workplace conversation can raise serious legal issues, especially if the meeting involved an expectation of privacy. In general, Florida is a two-party consent state for oral...