Is it legal for your employer to have you work through lunch and stay late with out paying overtime?

It depends on what you do for a living and/or how much you make. If you qualify as someone who would be covered under the Pa Minimum Wage Act or...

Addendum in our lease says in detail that the apt must be cleaned or tenant will be charged for professional cleaning. Co-signer

I think the previous two lawyers are confused as it seems to me that you are the LANDLORD and not the TENANT, correct? The Mom is incorrect about...

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Is my new husband financially responsible for my kids from my previous marriage?

No, your new marriage is not a valid reason for modification of child support. Rule 1910.19 covers modification and the basis must be that there...

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Is what my nephew's company doing legal?

No, they are not allowed to deduct from his wages. The Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law mandates that all employees be paid their...

I verbally agreed to take an apartment. Gave the landlord a check, backed out 30 days before move-in. Can I recoup?

Probably not. You entered into an oral contract and gave him the check as a security deposit. Unless he told you that the deposit was refundable,...

Can I make my landlord pay for me to move and recover my security deposit?

If you feel like the mice and sewer problems make the apartment truly uninhabitable you can move out but be aware that you are taking the risk that...

Should i get legal advice

The attorney above has correctly defined the standard that will be used to determine whether you qualify for unemployment benefits. At your...

Ex boss won't give last pay check

His employer is responsible for paying all wages due under the PA Wage Payment and Collection Law. He has two options, either hire a private...

Do I need to fire my current lawyer before seeking new counsel?

Yes, you should look for replacement counsel immediately if you are unhappy with your current representation. In the event that you hire new...

Can my boyfriend leave the state with our daughter to an unknown address if neither of us have custody?

Pennsylvania does not have an anti-relocation statute; meaning that there is no law that prevents your boyfriend (assuming he is the father) from...