I am being told that it is mandatory that I have to work weekends

NJ is an at-will employment state. That generally means you can quit or be fired without notice unless you have an agreement. In other words, you...

Can I sue the owner of the house I'm living in when a highly abusive person ,who threatens to kill me on a daily basis & others?

You can call the police if you are assaulted or threatened with violence. You may be able to file for a restraining order. If you are of age you...

Do I need an injury lawyer?

A member of my family was just in a very similar accident. It is very stressful. Stay calm. Don't worry about anything except your family's health....

We have represented more than 40,000 clients in Social Security disability cases, and I can tell you that no lawyer can give you an honest opinion...

I just got laid off, and they told me it was because of my health issues, is that illegal?

You need a lawyer. See if you can find a firm like mine that does both employment law and workers comp. There are deadlines for each type of case....

Hi my name is Caroline. I need a lawyer for fight for me. In a wrongful termination case.

You need an employment lawyer. You will be able to find many here on AVVO. Give one a call and have a free initial consultation. If they are able...

Do I have a case?? Car accident.

Are you kidding? Call a lawyer first thing in the morning. There are plenty of lawyers here on AVVO who will be happy to speak with you.

What legal course do you recommend for an employee who's boss is asking to do something illegal?

First of all, it is important to remember that you are responsible for your own actions. You do not want to commit any crime or take any action...

Discrimination ?

I am always amazed that there are still employers that discriminate against women because they are pregnant. We just signed up a case very similar...

Could I sue my employer?

Sounds horrible! You need to speak with a lawyer. Keep in mind that most lawyers provide free consultations and everything you tell them will be...