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How do I add my original family name to my current last name?

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Agree with the other answer - there are some hoops to jump through to ensure you aren't changing it to defraud creditors, etc. It will likely be...

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Can a person be subpoenaed to a status hearing?

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

A subpoena is a court order and I wouldn't ignore it. It could create lots of problems for you.

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Can my employer require me to work 10-12 a day with a two additional days a month?

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I'm so sorry this happened - if you need some kind of accommodation for a disability or religion, you can request one and see what they say;...

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I gave a 30 day notice to my job and the manager decided not honor it and let me go that day? Do i qualify for unemployment?

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Did you receive a Separation Notice from the company within 24 hours of the separation? Whether you are eligible for unemployment depends on if you...

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What rights do the employee have if he/she feels unfairly treated and management created a hostile environment between employee.

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

A hostile work environment isn't an independent claim under TN law. Must be a member of a protected class which forms the basis of the...

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Can the man I pay rent/utilities to shut the electricity off at will?

Heather's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Do you have a written agreement? A landlord is certainly not permitted to turn off utilities under the Uniform Landlord and Tenant Act and you...

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I need to know if I don't have a lease but landlord said I have to be out tomorrow. He gave eviction notice a week Ago.

Heather's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

Do you live in an extended stay type motel or an apartment? How often do you pay the rent? These are some questions that an attorney may ask you...

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Landlord is trying to keep my deposit, can I get my deposit back? Lease does not say it is non-refundable.

Heather's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

The TN LL Tenant Act only applies in counties with a certain population - see if it applies to your county. If it applies, it is very specific...

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Can I ask an employee to show their personal cell phone call and text record for time and date of equipment damage?

Heather's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

If the phone is company property, then you are probably safe to ask to see it. I hope that there's a policy in place (in writing that is given to...

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Is making us be clocked out, but forcing us to pick up and drop off work truck legal?

Heather's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

The answer lies in whether employees are required to be paid under federal law for commuting to work - are you commuting to the work truck? ...

Heather Gunn Anderson's Answers (79)

How do I add my original family name to my current last name?

Can a person be subpoenaed to a status hearing?

Can my employer require me to work 10-12 a day with a two additional days a month?

I gave a 30 day notice to my job and the manager decided not honor it and let me go that day? Do i qualify for unemployment?

What rights do the employee have if he/she feels unfairly treated and management created a hostile environment between employee.

Can the man I pay rent/utilities to shut the electricity off at will?

I need to know if I don't have a lease but landlord said I have to be out tomorrow. He gave eviction notice a week Ago.

Landlord is trying to keep my deposit, can I get my deposit back? Lease does not say it is non-refundable.

Can I ask an employee to show their personal cell phone call and text record for time and date of equipment damage?

Is making us be clocked out, but forcing us to pick up and drop off work truck legal?