Questions answered by Erik Hammarlund

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Is a building that was built in the 40s, before a building code was in effect, required to comply with today's building code?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

May I suggest you begin by asking your local building inspector?

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I need to sell a house but the title search shows that there was a deed 52 years ago to my father and his friend who is now dead

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

Yes, you have recourse. That said, you'll need to hire a real estate attorney ASAP. (Don't be too concerned about fees just yet: So long as there...

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Our Lease is not up until Dec. 2011. Our Landlord needs us to move out by July 1st to move her sons family in....

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

If you are the only parties to the lease, and if you both agree to new terms in writing, then you can do whatever you want. If your lease is...

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I was suspended indefintly to day. reason was for swearing in freont of customers and complaining about my job.

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

Do you have a question? This reads more like a statement.

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Previous Employer - Won't pay me the commission that they owe me... did they break the law?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

Yes, that is probably against the law. You will need to hire a plaintiff's-side employment attorney. You may want to check...

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Do i need a lawyer? someone that handles Federal Labor Employment issues

Erik's answer | Answered on April 22, 2011

Either type of attorney should be able to tell you (after they see the complete details) whether or not you should use them or a different attorney.

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In a comission based pay structure, WA state, can an employer unilaterally remove money from an employees account?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

If what you describe is accurate (including your use of 'employee') then absolutely not. You should contact an employment attorney ASAP. These...

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Wrongful/unfair termination in an at-will state such as NH - what can I do?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

You can certainly be wrongfully terminated even in an at-will state. It's not possible to know whether you have a case, because it depends on the...

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What qualifies as unlawful termination?

Erik's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

I'm having trouble making sense of this. Are you saying that you were terminated months ago? Is that what your employer told you? Have you done...

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Wrongful termination

Erik's answer | Answered on April 21, 2011

If all of those facts are true, you probably have a case against someone. Get a lawyer ASAP.

Erik Hammarlund's Answers (5395)

Is a building that was built in the 40s, before a building code was in effect, required to comply with today's building code?

I need to sell a house but the title search shows that there was a deed 52 years ago to my father and his friend who is now dead

Our Lease is not up until Dec. 2011. Our Landlord needs us to move out by July 1st to move her sons family in....

I was suspended indefintly to day. reason was for swearing in freont of customers and complaining about my job.

Previous Employer - Won't pay me the commission that they owe me... did they break the law?

Do i need a lawyer? someone that handles Federal Labor Employment issues

In a comission based pay structure, WA state, can an employer unilaterally remove money from an employees account?

Wrongful/unfair termination in an at-will state such as NH - what can I do?

What qualifies as unlawful termination?

Wrongful termination