Robert J. Kasieta's Answers

Can I file a law suite?

In addition to what Atty. Leech indicated in his answer, you should be aware that Wisconsin has a privacy statute that might have been violated in this matter and that will provide you with potential recovery. That will depend on the exact nature of the information disclosed and any possible reasonable excuse the employer had for the disclosure. I hope that this information is helpful to you. Bob Kasieta

Can my employer make me repay the company for a lost deposit?

Assuming that you had no contract of employment making you responsible for the money no matter what, the employer would have to show that you were negligent or that you stole the money before the employer would have a legal right to have you reimburse the money. The employer could start a suit against you and have a jury decide whether you properly handled the money. The employer could also fire you for not, in his judgment, properly handling the money. I hope that this information is...

My employer works with alot of hispanics and they treat them superior to the asian/black race, we have no Union to help us.

In addition to Atty. Sulton's answer, I would offer that you might seek help from the human resources department at your workplace. If a group of employees approached HR with this problem, you might get a constructive response. You do risk that the employer will retaliate against you, which is also potentially actionable against the employer, but I would certainly understand any desire not to risk your job in this economy, even if it meant the possibility of a strong retaliation claim.

I work for a lage company and have been harased i had to quit beacuse my supervisoers wouldnt help what can i do?

Much depends on the exact nature of the improper remarks and the knowledge of management regarding those remarks. There is no law against being a jerk generally but there are laws that protect against workplace harassment based on certain things, like age, gender, disability, religion, sexual preference, etc. I would need to know more before I could tell whether you had a strong case here. Federal and state law provide that you have only 300 days from the date of harassment or other...

Can my tenant sue me for personal injury if I wasn't aware of the living conditions?

Given the absence of insurance, this case could be very problematic for you. You might want to consult a lawyer promptly to ensure that all of your rights are preserved. For example, there might be statutes of limitation that provide you a defense. If there are no good legal defenses available, you would have to decide whether you could/wanted to retain counsel to help with your defense. Be careful to answer the complaint in a timely manner or you might waive all of your rights to deny...

Was my pay reduction legal?

Unfortunately, Wisconsin has what is called at will employment, which means that where you do not have a contract of employment the employer can cut your pay. The only limiting factor without a contract is that they must pay at least minimum wage. I cannot tell from the question whether you qualify for minimum wage.

Is a Lawsuit considered a "Threat" or "Extortion"?

The statement that one intends to sue is surely a threat, but I have never seen any case suggesting that it is extortion, provided that the basis for the threatened litigation is sound. If one makes such a threat without basis, it could be problematic, but so long as there is a basis for the threat, you should be ok. As an added protection, you might indicate that the "threat" of litigation is made only in the context of sharing information in an effort to compromise a claim. Such settlement...

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Do i need a lawyer to protect me from incriminating myself in a deposition hearing?

As a practical matter, it is best to have a lawyer at a deposition like this to protect your interest because lawyers are trained to make the necessary objections (and even, to instruct you not to answer) if your rights are threatened. If you want to preserve your Fifth Amendment rights, for example, you would not simply want to object but also refuse to answer. Other times, questions might be embarrassing or uncomfortable but they must be answered, and a lawyer can help you to understand the...

I need more time to answer interrogatories in U.S Distrinct Court, do I file with the Court requesting an extension of time?

Often, it is easier to simply ask opposing counsel for an extension. These are routinely granted, especially where the other party has not produced documents either. If the other party denies the extension, you should make the court aware by a motion to extend time, that you sought the stipulation of the opposing party, but it refused.

Can i be fired for my tattoos

Assuming that your tatoos are not part of some legitimate religious practice, and further assuming that there is no law in Texas protecting one in your situation (I am not licensed to practice in Texas), further assuming that you have no contract of employment, and finally assuming that you are in all respects an at will employee, then unfortunately, you can be fired by your employer for having tatoos.