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Can my boss force me to work 7 days in a week schedule if my work schedules Monday through Sunday?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

Your boss can dictate your hours. Just be sure you get paid OT for hours past 40. NO "comp time" or straight time. 1.5 X your hourly rate for...

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Do I have any right I was told by my supervisor that work was slow and he call me when things pickup ?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

You may be fired, but it may be the truth. check with Unemployment and See when you can apply. Some places it is 7 days. and then it is...

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Can i sue a sance studio if i didnt sign a waiver

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

This should be under Personal Injury

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H1-B transfer while H1-B extension is in Progress.?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

This should be in immigration section.

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What about "home warranty" scams for air conditioning repairs?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2018

I believe is best served under Class Action as the potential Client is stating that she will be the Lead Plaintiff. She tried Consumer Protection...

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Can a former employer look at my prior salary to assess new salary?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2018

Not in Massachusetts. First state in 2016 to prevent this. In the summer of 2017 it became illegal in NYC. But there is always a back door. But...

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II don't understand the different SSIdisability programs. ? All I know is I get 849.00 month for it and Medicare and Medicaid.

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2018

the 139 is for Part B of Medicare. Part B is doctor's office visits. Part A is hospitalization. That has been a monthly cost since Abe Lincoln...

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Is it required to take a phone interview for unemployment benefits

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2018

Call them now. Or in the morning, Apologize over and over. Hope for the best. It is not the first time. Just dont repeat it. Good luck.

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How does the appeal work with a license suspension?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2018

This should be in Speeding and Traffic Ticket. It was in employment.

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Can a company refuse to hire someone because of their accent?

Ralph's answer | Answered on March 11, 2018

Accents are a surrogate for national origin, race, a lot of things and illegal to be the basis of an employment decision. Go to the EEOC or talk...

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