Employment, Workers' Comp & Benefits
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Can I get forgiveness if I worked at a tribal government office for six years?
Maybe, but it depends on what kind of forgiveness you mean and which program applies. “Forgiveness” is not one single legal benefit. People often use the term to mean student loan forgiveness, debt settlement, tax relief...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What happens if a hidden camera video of me was uploaded online?
If a hidden camera video of you was uploaded online, it can raise serious privacy, safety, and reputation concerns. In general, the fact that the video was posted publicly does not make the recording legal. Depending on...
How do I calculate lost wages after missing 12 days of work because of a store injury?
If you missed 12 days of work because of a store injury, lost wages are usually calculated by figuring out what you would have earned during that time if you had been able to work. In general, that can include regular ho...
How do I get credit for military service toward student loan forgiveness?
Military service may help with student loan relief, but the way it counts depends on the loan program, your service status, and the type of forgiveness or repayment benefit you are seeking. In general, there is no single...
How do I prove my injury claim if there were no witnesses when I fell?
If no one saw you fall, you may still be able to support an injury claim with other evidence. In general, a claim does not depend on witness testimony alone. People often prove a fall by using medical records, photos, in...
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...
Is it legal for a Utah employer to deduct cash register shortages from my final paycheck?
In general, a Utah employer may not automatically take cash register shortages out of your final paycheck just because money is missing. Whether a deduction is allowed usually depends on the wage agreement, the circumsta...
How do I claim mileage and transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits?
In Iowa, mileage and other transportation costs for injury-related doctor visits may sometimes be recoverable as part of a personal injury claim, workers’ compensation claim, or other injury-related insurance claim, depe...
Can a Bank Reverse a Chargeback Months Later?
Yes, a bank or card issuer may sometimes reverse a chargeback months later, but it usually depends on the payment network rules, the account agreement, the type of transaction, and the facts of the dispute. A chargeback...
Can I sue a website for refusing to remove defamatory comments posted by users?
In New Jersey, the answer is often complicated and depends heavily on who posted the content, what the website did, and whether federal law applies. In general, websites are often protected from liability for user-genera...