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Can my employer cut my pay by lowering the percent of hour he thinks I work and expect me to work 8 hours?
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Answered on January 02, 2012
No. You are entitled to be paid for all hours worked. If you are working for separate companies, you need to be paid by each company. If only one...
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How do I handle a student loan that I feel was worthless ?
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Answered on January 02, 2012
You should contact a local attorney to provide all facts and reivew the marketing materials of the school. An attorney can review everything to...
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CAN I PURSUE MY OWN CLAIM WITH THE DOCTORS MALPRACTISE INSURANCE IF I CANNOT FIND AN ATTORNEY WILLING TO TAKE MY CASE IN FLORIDA
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Answered on January 02, 2012
Technically, yes you can represent yourself. Practically, no. You will almost certainly lose. Also, if you file a claim in court you will likely be...
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Can my store manager force me to join employee meeting (4 people) on my day off scheduled by him?
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Answered on January 02, 2012
Generally, yes. As an at-will employee you are at the mercy of the terms of employment established for you by your employer as long as they are not...
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A Bouncer punched me in the stomach can I sue?
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Answered on January 01, 2012
Every state has its own laws so you should speak with a local lawyer. However, it sounds like you have a case of civil battery. You could sue but...
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My landlord is telling neighbors that me and my husband are selling drugs
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Answered on January 01, 2012
Is he saying just that you couldn't afford a new car with your job or is he actually telling people that you and your husband sell drugs? If the...
I've just been supoenaed as a witness but the court date is during a time I'll be out of the country on vacation. Help!?
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Answered on January 01, 2012
If you cannot work it out with the attorney who sent the subpoena, then you should find out from a local lawyer the procedure for getting the court...
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If you are on contingency, each time you speak to your attorney or/and paralegal will you be billed?
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Answered on December 31, 2011
The benefit of a contingency fee agreement is that your attorney gets a specified % plus costs if you get a settlement or win and money is...
If you are past the 300 days to file an EEOC complaint and you file a complaint with the FCHR could you get a right to sue?
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Answered on December 31, 2011
Prior counsel is correct. If you failed to meet the 300 days deadline for filing with the EEOC, you have lost any federal claim under Title VII of...
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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?
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Answered on December 31, 2011
It is not a downside. There is no downside to dual filing with the EEOC and the FCHR. It can only help you. With the EEOC, you have to wait for a...
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