Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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My employer schedules me for “volunteer” events with clients. Do they have to pay me?
In general, if your employer schedules you for an event with clients and expects you to attend, that time may be treated as work time rather than true volunteer time. The label “volunteer” does not always control. What m...
What happens if I was hit by a delivery driver while they were working?
If a delivery driver hit you while they were working, the situation usually involves more than one possible insurance claim. In general, the driver’s personal auto policy, the delivery company’s insurance, or both may ma...
How do I dispute a collection account that was opened under my name fraudulently?
If a collection account was opened in your name without your permission, the first step is usually to treat it as a possible identity theft or credit reporting problem and gather as much documentation as you can. In gene...
How do I handle a private investigator who recorded my conversation through an open window?
In general, a private investigator recording a conversation through an open window can raise several legal issues, but the answer depends heavily on the facts and on Washington law. The most important questions are usual...
What happens if several small damage incidents are added together over six months?
In Minnesota, several small damage incidents may sometimes be considered together, but not automatically. Whether they are “added together” usually depends on the legal claim, the facts, and how the incidents are connect...
Is it legal for my employer in Alabama to fire me without giving a reason?
In Alabama, the general rule is that private employers may be able to fire an employee without giving a reason, because Alabama is an at-will employment state. That usually means the employment relationship can be ended...
Can I sue if a podcast host falsely accused me of running a Ponzi scheme?
In Utah, a false accusation on a podcast may sometimes lead to a defamation claim, depending on what was said, how it was presented, and whether it caused harm. An accusation that someone ran a Ponzi scheme is serious be...
Can I sue someone who recorded my private conversation and sent it to my coworkers?
In California, you may have legal options if someone recorded a private conversation and shared it with your coworkers, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, whether a claim is available can turn on th...
Can My Employer Keep My Last Paycheck Until I Return Equipment?
In general, an employer usually cannot simply refuse to pay a final paycheck because a worker has not yet returned company property. That said, the exact rule can depend on the reason for the deduction or withholding, wh...
How do I handle a business that recorded my call and shared it with a third-party vendor?
If a business recorded your call and then shared that recording with a third-party vendor, the first question is usually whether the recording itself was lawful and whether the later sharing was allowed. In Washington, c...
What happens if I fell at work but a third-party cleaning company caused the slippery floor?
If you fell at work in Michigan and a third-party cleaning company may have caused the slippery floor, there are often two separate legal questions to think about. First, your injury may be covered by workers’ compensati...
How do I handle a second DUI charge from five years after my first one?
If you are facing a second DUI charge in New Mexico five years after a first DUI, the first step is to understand that a prior DUI can still matter even after several years. In general, DUI cases are handled based on the...
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 my employer hold my last paycheck because a customer complained after I left?
In general, an employer usually cannot keep your final paycheck just because a customer complained after you left the job. Final wages are typically owed for work you already performed, and a complaint by itself does not...
How Do I Report Off-the-Clock Work at a Food Service Job?
If you are working in California food service and your employer is asking you to work off the clock, that usually means you may not be getting paid for all the time you spend working. In general, California wage and hour...