My husband has an atty for our divorce (we agreed to do it ourselves). says his lawyer is working on a contingency. Possible?

In a word, no. Ethically lawyers can't handle family law cases on contingency. But it's possible the lawyer sent out discovery without discussing...

Do I need a lawyer

Probably not. It might be worthwhile to speak with a lawyer who is familiar with wage and hour claims.

You might, although the expense of prosecuting a case like this could be significant. It may be less expensive, and more productive in the long...

I'm employed in MD. Do you get the same salary base of $455 a week as the minimum you can earn if you get unit bonus's for sales

Generally commissioned employees are exempted from the minimum wage statute. An employment lawyer might be able to help you if you want to discuss...

I was fired for alleged stealing.i filed for unemployment and was approved. my store would not appeal the determination.

There are many possible reasons. Perhaps the employer felt the allegation would be difficult to prove, or missed the deadline to object.

If oral agreements aren't worth the paper they're written on, then why do (paid!) lawyers make them?

We make them for the same reason you do. Because if we reduced every agreement we make in life to writing we'd spend all our time drafting...

I m contemplating a suit against an unlicensed handyman that has billed me for substandard work in maryland.

Someone with general civil litigation experience, probably in district court, should be able to help you.

How long after I have quit an establishment do I have to complain about illegal processes they were going by?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, you have two years from the date your employer failed to pay you the wages owed, but you must establish...

I would respectfully disagree with my colleagues to the extent that you are applying for a security cleared position. In such cases it is better to...

I have a term and distance non-compete, as a manager, but accepted a demotion (change in position), does it still apply?

The answer to your questions depends on the specific language of your NCA and possibly upon the circumstances of your employment. You should meet...