Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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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 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...
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...
Is it legal for someone to repeatedly call my phone from blocked numbers after I asked them to stop?
In Washington, repeated calls from blocked numbers after you asked the caller to stop may be unlawful depending on the facts, the caller’s purpose, and whether the conduct rises to harassment, stalking, threats, or anoth...
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...
My Employer Promised a Bonus in Writing but Didn’t Pay — Can I Claim It?
In Massachusetts, a written promise of a bonus may sometimes be enforceable, but it depends on the exact wording, the surrounding facts, and whether the bonus was truly promised as part of compensation. A clear written s...
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...
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...
What happens if my PSLF application was denied because my job title did not sound public service related?
If your PSLF application was denied because your job title did not sound public service related, that denial usually does not end the inquiry. In general, PSLF eligibility is not based only on how a job title sounds. Wha...
Can My Employer Fire Me for Missing Work After a Car Accident?
In Tennessee, an employer may be able to fire an employee for missing work after a car accident, especially if the employee is an at-will worker and the absence is not protected by a contract, policy, or specific law. In...
Can I be fired in Alabama for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
In Alabama, an employer generally cannot lawfully fire a worker just because the worker filed a workers’ compensation claim. Alabama workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect injured workers who seek benefits fo...
My bank reopened a closed account and charged overdraft fees. Is that allowed?
In general, a bank should not simply reopen a truly closed account and start charging new overdraft fees without some legal or contractual basis. But whether the bank’s actions are allowed often depends on the account ag...
What happens if my employer mailed my final paycheck but the postmark was three days after termination?
If your employer in Utah mailed your final paycheck, a postmark that is three days after your termination date may matter because it can help show when the employer actually sent the payment. In general, final pay issues...
What happens if a debt collector keeps calling my work phone after I told them to stop?
If a debt collector keeps calling your work phone after you told them to stop, that may raise legal issues under general debt collection rules, including limits on repeated or unwanted contact. In Texas, as in other stat...
What are my rights if a rideshare company refuses to compensate for a driver’s misconduct?
If a rideshare company refuses to compensate you for a driver’s misconduct, your rights usually depend on what happened, what losses you suffered, and what legal duties may apply in Washington. In general, a company’s de...