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If a past employer won't respond for your request for a reference is it appropriate to reveal you have disabilities?
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Answered on December 28, 2011
There is no law requiring a former employer to provide a reference. Thus, I don't see how the reference to your diabilities will help in terms of...
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I permanently injured myself on my rental property, can I sue home owner? I am in Florida.
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Answered on December 28, 2011
As the other attorneys who have answered indicate, you do have a potential viable claim for negligence. There are a variety of factors to be...
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Is what you say on here confidential?
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Answered on December 28, 2011
Since this is a public message board, there is no attorney-client privilege created with any attorney who responds. Therefore, there is no...
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What can I say to my lawyer so that he does not charge me anymore without informing me first of the charges?
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Answered on December 27, 2011
It depends on your representation agreement and the terms set forth in the agreement. If the work is done, you can probably discharge him. You...
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HIPAA violation? My husband was in the hospital with HIV related illnesses. The nurse gave info in front of his family.
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Answered on December 27, 2011
You may have a HIPAA violation. However, as my colleague answered HIPAA unfortunateloy does NOT permit a private lawsuit. The best you can do is...
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Why would an employer appeal an unemployment appeal determination only not to show up for the hearing?
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Answered on December 27, 2011
This happens more than you would expect. Sometimes they appeal to preserve their rights. Sometimes they then decide not to fight it or forget about...
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Do I need an Attorney?
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Answered on December 26, 2011
You don't say if this is civil or criminal. However, yes call an attorney RIGHT AWAY. You need to ensure that you protect your rights and avoid any...
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If you misled a former employer to get employed will they tell that to potential employers who verify your employment there?
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Answered on December 26, 2011
I am pretty sure I answered the same question about 1 week ago. However, if it is a factual statement then the former employer can say it without...
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How often does a potential employer contact a former employer to verify your employment there?
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Answered on December 26, 2011
Good employers do it regularly. If you are concerned about what might be said, you should be aware that most employers typically now only give...
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What is the statute of limitations on sexual harassment at the workplace? Is this situation harassment of job discrimination?
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Answered on December 26, 2011
You may have a claim for sexual harassment for a hostile work enviornment or a quid pro quo type of harassment (have a relationship with me or...
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