Questions answered by Michael A. Goldstein

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I am one month behind on my mortgage. If i can catchup will I be eligible for the HARP program?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

The HARP program is a little different then the HAMP (loan modification) program and its requirements. HARP was designed to help those homeowners...

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Do i have a Claim against my employer for lack of Compensation ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 11, 2013

I agree with Attorney Slack, it sounds as if you may have a claim for gender discrimination and such a claim can be brought at the MCAD. However,...

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Is this legal for my company to do?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 10, 2013

The Massachusetts wage an hour law is specific in that you must be paid for all time you have worked. If your employer fails or refuses to pay you...

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Can you fight a auto loan contract??

Michael's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

It is difficult to answer your question without first seeing the actual contract. However, if I understand your request, it sounds as if the...

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I have an employee that while walking across the company parking lot on his way to work slipped on ice and broke his ankle.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

This question should be addressed to your comp carrier. The basic test as to whether a claim on your property would fall under your workers comp...

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Should we go bankrupt if our house is our only big debt.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 03, 2013

You raise several issues in your fact pattern that you should address with a qualified bankruptcy attorney in Rhode Island, many of which offer...

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Do I have a potential Anti Disability Claim ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 02, 2013

Based upon your limited description of your employment responsibilities and the timing of your termination, it would appear that your employer did...

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I filed for bankruptcy and was granted a discharge, however I had and overpayment from unemployment insurance.

Michael's answer | Answered on December 28, 2012

Without reviewing the actual terms of a settlement agreement I doubt that you will find any lawyers who will be able to give you specific advice. ...

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Retired, $30k credit card debt from sold business, how will bankruptcy affect my home and truck?

Michael's answer | Answered on December 27, 2012

If your father files for and is qualified for Chapter 7 bankruptcy based upon his and your mother's household income over the last 6 months then...

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Possibility to get GC even though working from outside USA

Michael's answer | Answered on December 27, 2012

This seems to be an immigration question rather then an employment law one. I edited your category. You may have better luck talking to an...

Michael A. Goldstein's Answers (852)

I am one month behind on my mortgage. If i can catchup will I be eligible for the HARP program?

Do i have a Claim against my employer for lack of Compensation ?

Is this legal for my company to do?

Can you fight a auto loan contract??

I have an employee that while walking across the company parking lot on his way to work slipped on ice and broke his ankle.

Should we go bankrupt if our house is our only big debt.

Do I have a potential Anti Disability Claim ?

I filed for bankruptcy and was granted a discharge, however I had and overpayment from unemployment insurance.

Retired, $30k credit card debt from sold business, how will bankruptcy affect my home and truck?

Possibility to get GC even though working from outside USA