Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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How do I handle student loans if I became permanently disabled and cannot work?
If you became permanently disabled and can no longer work, there may be relief options for your student loans, but the right path depends on what kind of loans you have, who services them, and whether the loans are feder...
Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?
If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...
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 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 my landlord evict me because my rent was late while I was waiting on disability benefits?
In New Jersey, a landlord may try to evict a tenant for unpaid rent, even if the tenant was waiting on disability benefits. In general, being behind on rent can give a landlord a basis to start an eviction case, because...
Can unused wages from a temporary job be turned over to the state in Maine?
In general, wages earned from a temporary job are still the worker’s property until they are properly paid out, and they are not automatically “turned over” to the state just because the job ended or the wages were never...
Can I sue if someone edited screenshots to make it look like I admitted to a crime?
In Virginia, edited screenshots that falsely make it look like you admitted to a crime may sometimes support a civil claim, but the exact legal theory depends on the facts. In general, the law looks at what was published...
What happens if I paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness?
If you paid off a loan before learning it might have qualified for forgiveness, the main issue is usually whether the loan was actually eligible for forgiveness under the program rules and whether any deadline, applicati...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
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 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...
What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
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...
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...
Do I have to take alcohol classes after a DUI conviction in Alabama?
In Alabama, you may have to complete alcohol education or treatment after a DUI conviction, but it is not automatic in every case. Whether a court orders classes often depends on the facts of the case, the offense level,...