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Will it impact my case more if the driver at fault had a disqualified CDL license?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 09, 2016

I agree completely with Stephen Garner.

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Can someone be considered an employee without any explicit contract written or verbal just because they were allowed to work?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 06, 2016

I'll give you the text book law student and law professor answer. Maybe. You actually have a pretty complex question and the answer will be fact...

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Prior Employer is withholding wages - What can I do?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

Your best bet is to file a lawsuit in magistrate court in the county where the former employer is located. The clerk's office will have a summons,...

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Can I sue a former employer for firing me with no cause but kept me on their payroll to prevent me from collecting unemployment

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 05, 2016

It does not matter that a company has you on its payroll if work has been unavailable. From your description, temporary/intermittent employment...

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Do I have a discrimination case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

Based on your description, you may have a case for discrimination based on race. In addition, Title VII protects employees from retaliation when...

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Please read above explanation. Should I disclose anything about my past before a background check? ?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

If the job involves transportation, operating equipment, children or the safety of others, the arrest for DUI and possession are probably going to...

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Do I have the right to tell the employer their actions are illegal?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

The answer really depends on whether this is a permanent work restriction or a temporary work restriction. If it is temporary because your husband...

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If I am hired on as a salaried employee, can my employer change my pay to 100% commission without any notification?

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

You really need to talk with an employment attorney who knows the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA contains an exemption from the...

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Am I able to withhold final payment until it's done correctly and within specs? The whole project cost 18k.

Thomas's answer | Answered on May 04, 2016

If you withhold final payment, you do so at your own risk. Georgia has materialman's and mechanic's liens which protect contractors and may apply...

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I was laid off, so how can I find out if the former supervisor is giving a bad reference to another employer? Do I have a case?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 27, 2016

If you are concerned an employer is giving false information about you to potential employers, there are companies you can hire that pose as...

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