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My girlfriend may be pregnant and her workplace is unsuitable for her condition.

Edward's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

More information is necessary. None of these seem like a clear reason without more to get her out of her job. You need good legal advice and a...

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Do I have an illegal rental issue even though I do NOT get any money out of having people living in my house?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

Do you have a written agreement? Usually a written agreement will contain all your rights. Either way you need to go to a lawyer and have the...

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What would the legal consequences be if we moved belongings into a house before settlement?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 30, 2013

It's technically a trespass, and an attorney would have to know much more about the relationship between the parties to advise you that the risk of...

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I was suspended at work, because I asked a first shift employee why he didn't do a task

Edward's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Polygraphs are not admissable in court. Not sure this is a wise investment of money. Better to hire a lawyer to help beat the citation.

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Will the non compete clause below prevent me from working for a competitor? I am two years out of college in an entry level job

Edward's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

The fact you are an entry level employee in some industries may help your cause, but these agreemens are usually enforceable. You need to consult...

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I got fired because I told a coworker I didnt like the shift can they get away with this?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 27, 2013

Sorry. You can't do anything except maybe try to file for unemployment. You are an at will employee working for a temp agency. You have next to...

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Left via FLMA. Gave secretary cash, keys, etc.. Had a witness. 8 mos. later they say they did not get cash. What can I do?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

A difficult question that involves potential criminal issues and your future employment prospects as well as normal employment issues. Given the...

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I was rear ended. I filed a claim,but I see a claim was filed vs me even though I wasnt at fault. Possilbe to be sued?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Yes, it is possible. The tortfeasor or his insurance company could be playing "hard ball" to try to make it seem like a rear end accident was...

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I am curious as to whether I have a case, and what it would be classified under.

Edward's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

I agree this implicates possible pregnancy discrimination, althought I would need to know more tangible facts to think you had a case. Suits...

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How to make sure I am entitled to my raise along with all of my back pay?

Edward's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

Do you have anything in writing re: the raise? If you don't, as a practical matter, the "promise" may be too vague to enforce successfully.

Edward Clement Sweeney's Answers (1311)

My girlfriend may be pregnant and her workplace is unsuitable for her condition.

Do I have an illegal rental issue even though I do NOT get any money out of having people living in my house?

What would the legal consequences be if we moved belongings into a house before settlement?

I was suspended at work, because I asked a first shift employee why he didn't do a task

Will the non compete clause below prevent me from working for a competitor? I am two years out of college in an entry level job

I got fired because I told a coworker I didnt like the shift can they get away with this?

Left via FLMA. Gave secretary cash, keys, etc.. Had a witness. 8 mos. later they say they did not get cash. What can I do?

I was rear ended. I filed a claim,but I see a claim was filed vs me even though I wasnt at fault. Possilbe to be sued?

I am curious as to whether I have a case, and what it would be classified under.

How to make sure I am entitled to my raise along with all of my back pay?