If a past employer made a false statement about you to a governmental agency can you sue them for defamation?

If someone at a "private sector" employer made a false statement of fact that was defamatory in nature then yes, that is the first part of a...

Should I request a personal injury settlement amount or wait for an offer from the defendent?

As an initial matter, continue working hard and in good faith with your attorney to get a positive outcome. Try to be patient when you get...

Is a business liable for injury even if the injury is reported several days later?

Sorry about your hip. Initially, you would have to prove a negligent act, such as the placement of the post etc. Its a very tough case even if...

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Is an overtime case worth over 100k for a single individual a lot?

I agree with Attorney Slack. In my experience, a $100,000 OT "claim" or even a "settlement" would definitely be on the very high end for a single...

Is there a law that requires employers to have a set pay day?

Frustrating I can imagine. No such law exists. Its basically a contract . . . he performs work and they aree to pay him at a rate and frequency...

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The only downside of filing with the FCHR than the EEOC is if they find "no reasonable cause" within 180 days?

Its certainly helpful if they find reasonable case . . . but, the vast majority of cases I have been involved in the agency's findings are not...

If i was injured in a food store in maryland on a wet floor and tore my achilles tendon is the suit filed in maryland or in penn

Your suit can generally be filed where the incident occurred, or where the defendant "rides" . . . This sounds like a case where an attorney would...

You have 365 days to file your FCHR complaint. If you did that, then you are traveling under "state law" . . . FCHR will not issue a "right to...

Do I have to file with the EEOC

In Florida you could not go straight to court on a discrimination claim . . . you would have to first file a charge with the EEOC or the state...

Do I qualify for back overtime pay based on the following information?

Hello, I did some quick research on the job in general and it looks like most employers treat the position as non-exempt and pay overtime. It...