Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
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...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work for a nonprofit but my paycheck comes from a management company?
In general, the answer may depend on who is considered your employer for the forgiveness program, not just on the day-to-day work you do. If you work for a nonprofit but receive your paycheck from a separate management c...
Do I have to pay support if my spouse is voluntarily unemployed?
In Alabama, the answer depends on what kind of support is involved and why the person is unemployed. Courts generally look at the actual facts, not just the income shown on paper. If a spouse is voluntarily unemployed or...
Do I have to prove emotional distress in an online defamation case in Mississippi?
In general, emotional distress can be relevant in an online defamation case, but it is not always the only thing a person must prove. Whether you need to show emotional distress depends on the type of defamation claim, t...
Can I record a conversation if the other person is threatening to sue me?
In California, the answer is often no unless you follow California’s recording-consent rules. California is generally treated as a two-party consent state, which means recording a confidential conversation usually requir...
What happens if the other person was in Nevada but I was in California during the recorded call?
If one person was in California and the other person was in Nevada during a recorded call, the legal question may become more complicated than a simple one-state recording issue. In general, California is a two-party con...
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 child support be taken from disability benefits?
In general, child support may sometimes be taken from disability benefits, but the answer depends on the type of disability benefit and the facts of the case. In Utah, as in many states, the key issue is often whether th...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet rent for an emotional support animal?
In general, a landlord usually may not charge pet rent, a pet deposit, or other pet fees for a properly requested emotional support animal, because an emotional support animal is typically treated differently from an ord...
My Employer Won’t Reimburse Required Work Supplies — Is That Legal?
In Illinois, the answer often depends on what the supplies were, whether they were truly required for the job, and how the employer’s policies or agreements are written. In general, employers may be able to require emplo...
How do I prove my old employer was a qualifying nonprofit if it no longer exists?
If an old employer no longer exists, proving that it was a qualifying nonprofit usually means reconstructing the organization’s status from records that still exist in government databases, tax filings, corporate filings...
Do I have to restart my forgiveness count if I switch from one government job to another?
In general, switching from one government job to another does not automatically mean you have to restart a forgiveness count. Whether prior service still counts usually depends on the specific forgiveness program, the em...
What are my rights if my landlord served an eviction notice after I asked for a reasonable accommodation?
In general, if you live in Maryland and your landlord served an eviction notice after you asked for a reasonable accommodation, that timing may matter. A request for a reasonable accommodation is often protected under fa...