Can photographer take me to court over photos we did not like and did not pay for?

It depends on the contract. If you did not have a satisfaction clause, you are probably liable to the contract amount. Also, if the contract has an...

Slander. Is it worth it to sue?

I agree with most of what the prior attorney said but I hate the idea of being forced to move because of someone else. Defamation cases may be...

If a witness tells a lie that harms your case can you sue them?

If your lawyer knows, he can do his/her best to expose it on cross-examination. If you can prove after the fact that a witness lied under oath,...

Can you ever negotiate a good reference during a mediation?

I have done it over and over and over again. Yes, it is very possible and quite typical. Most lawyers will attempt to do this in a mediation and...

Labor laws...... regarding overtime

The prior attorney's answer was excellent. It really all comes down to whether you are exempt or non-exempt. The title is irrelevant even...

What can I do if my job does not want to pay money owed to me after being fired.

Consult an attorney. You have options to sue under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which most attorneys will handle on a contingency basis if they...

You should file a Charge of Discriminatio with the EEOC and on the form ask that it be dual filed with the FCHR. The FCHR has a work-sharing...

How is a letter from your employer that says you worked overtime "pushing it" when proving you were allowed to work overtime?

It is unclear if you are saying that the employer things you are intentionally working overtime or lying about it. If you are a non-exempt...

If a witness lies about your overtime case, should you be concerned?

Unfortunately, current employees stretch the truth to the breaking point all the time to protect their own jobs or for other reasons. The key issue...

If there is strong evidence that you worked overtime, why wouldn't the employer argue you are exempt?

The employer can argue whatever it wants but that has no relevance to whether you are or are not exempt. The Fair Labor Standards Act determines...