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I was hurt on July 4th 2012 and was later fired on sept 14 2012 workmans comp will not pay for my neck even tho it was hurt also

Ed's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

No, do not settle without talking to someone (lawyer) who knows what he is doing. There are issues here about not only your comp case but the...

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I was put on w.c at work. They're making me use FMLA, when their doc put me off for 2 weeks. Can they do that? I wont get paid

Ed's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Agree with the answers above. This is a little tricky--the employer is allowed to have a policy requiring the time to be used as FMLA time. And...

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Do I have to settle with workers comp If they want to pay settlement out in weekly check instede of a lump sum.

Ed's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

If your claim were in Alabama, I'd tell you that the statute allows future benefits to be paid on the periodic basis and that the Court cannot...

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Can my employer reduce or change my hours if hired under specific days & times available when hired.

Ed's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Generally, under Alabama law, all employment is "at will" unless otherwise put in writing. Now, you can't be fired/demoted, etc., for illegal...

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Should I proceed with a small claims suit. Can I hold the store responsible? I only have liability ins. on the car.

Ed's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Let's face it: It really doesn't look like it is the store's fault. It's the fault of the unthinking customer who didn't want to take the cart to...

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What is the correct way to sign nursing home documents if I don't want to be held financially responsible for services?

Ed's answer | Answered on April 04, 2013

My suggestion in answer to your question is do not sign. If you sign something, you may be guaranteeing payment. If you have any question at all...

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Can I seek legal redress for an agent of the state government entering my property without consent?

Ed's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

It's possible that there is available redress, given the fencing, gating and other indicators that permission is required to come on the property. ...

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Can my employer force me to work 19 days without and off day and only 20 minutes for break

Ed's answer | Answered on April 03, 2013

Generally, under Alabama law and federal wage and hour laws, yes--as long as you are being paid overtime, if you are categorized as a non-exempt...

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I was forced to retire after 32 yrs on the job. Discrimination because of an illness that I have had since 1994,bullying,age 66

Ed's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

Typically in a situation like this someone in your situation has remedies available under federal laws against age and disability discrimination in...

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I was hurt on July 4th 2012 and was later fired on sept 14 2012 workmans comp will not pay for my neck even tho it was hurt also

I was put on w.c at work. They're making me use FMLA, when their doc put me off for 2 weeks. Can they do that? I wont get paid

Do I have to settle with workers comp If they want to pay settlement out in weekly check instede of a lump sum.

Can my employer reduce or change my hours if hired under specific days & times available when hired.

Should I proceed with a small claims suit. Can I hold the store responsible? I only have liability ins. on the car.

What is the correct way to sign nursing home documents if I don't want to be held financially responsible for services?

Can I seek legal redress for an agent of the state government entering my property without consent?

Can my employer force me to work 19 days without and off day and only 20 minutes for break

I was forced to retire after 32 yrs on the job. Discrimination because of an illness that I have had since 1994,bullying,age 66