Can a hotel employee which during lunch that is by the way off the clock, be fired for drinking a beer?

If the employer has a policy prohibiting that activity (as most do) then you can be terminated for violating the policy.

My soon to be ex husband is trying to take my daughter from me; he's an alcholic has an assault charge on his record from when

Talk to your attorney. It is very difficult to take away all parental rights, but it sounds like you would have an excellent case for physical...

Is it illegal to tape a conversation on indian casino property as long as one party consents?

Have to look at the laws of the tribe? Interesting question. Federal law may apply. What is the recording for?

Fake information in a book

You probably can't bring a criminal charge against someone for writing a book with incorrect attribution or mistakes of fact.

My x-husbands attorney just asked for a post ponement of our case invoving child support arrears.

This happens in most cases. The requests are routinely granted unless there is some emergency reason to object. Your attorney can consent. the...

Can I get the 6 week maternity leave during the 90 day staff evaluation period required by an institution?

You will not qualify under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Can a memo on a check alter a verbal contract? I recieved a partial payment for an invoices noted "yearly snow plowing".

Cashing the check without agreeing that it constitutes payment in full does not force the conclusion. many people try and create legal rights this...

Can I modify my mortgage under CH 13?

Yes. But you have to have court permission when you bring a motion to modify and the modification cannot work to the disadvantage of the unsecured...

If a credit card company that was included in a debt that was discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy 10 years ago

Be careful when you sign the new agreement. Although you cannot reaffirm an unsecured debt, this may cause problems in the system of the creditor...

I am being sued for a student loan I never received. What are my options?

Can't tell you if you can win. The money may have been paid to the school, but you should definitely answer and defend on the basis that you did...

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