Questions answered by William S. Stern

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Have just been a PIP from my employer. I have been given the choice of taking the PIP, or taking a severance package of 5 months

William's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Meet with an employment lawyer and see how strong a case would be under the Americans With Disabilities Act and compare it with what you are...

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Can workmans comp stop my pay check?

William's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

You should immediately see a lawyer specializing in workers compensation. The employer can put you back to work if they have some doctor backing...

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In a divorce would my wife whose a citizen get everything because Im illegal?

William's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

I don't see the fact that you are undocumented having a great effect on property resolution, although it may affect spousal support issues because...

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In Michigan, will marital property be divided even if title has one spouse's name?

William's answer | Answered on July 12, 2014

Many times property in one spouse's name is deemed to be marital property and is subject to division between spouses.

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I heard a rumor that management has set a deadline to fire me by September. What should I do?

William's answer | Answered on July 12, 2014

If they fire you, file an EEOC complaint with the federal government. You should consult with an employment lawyer.

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Can my boss hold my check until I sign separation papers?

William's answer | Answered on July 11, 2014

Depending what was i. Those separation documents,mit may be improper to withhold your check. It probably is not improper to withhold the check...

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I need a good lawyer who will fight for me. My husband wants a divorce & we have a small business.

William's answer | Answered on July 11, 2014

Use Avvo, the local bar referral service or word of mouth to find three lawyers. Interview the lawyers and see who you mesh with. Then file. You'll...

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My mom hired a contractor to do a remodel job that should have taken max. 3 wks., it's now into 6 wks w/ no proposed end date

William's answer | Answered on July 10, 2014

Chances are you did not put the time issue into the written agreement. That will be arguednin court. She must tell the contractor to immediately...

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My husband has a legal Medical Marijuana business it profits a lot of money.

William's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

The answer is most likely you are entitled to a percentage of the business or its economic equivalent. The fact that you are even asking this...

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I have a contract of employment between myself and a hotel, the General Manager is telling me that its just a piece of paper.

William's answer | Answered on July 08, 2014

Have a lawyer look at the document and explain your rights.

William S. Stern's Answers (1404)

Have just been a PIP from my employer. I have been given the choice of taking the PIP, or taking a severance package of 5 months

Can workmans comp stop my pay check?

In a divorce would my wife whose a citizen get everything because Im illegal?

In Michigan, will marital property be divided even if title has one spouse's name?

I heard a rumor that management has set a deadline to fire me by September. What should I do?

Can my boss hold my check until I sign separation papers?

I need a good lawyer who will fight for me. My husband wants a divorce & we have a small business.

My mom hired a contractor to do a remodel job that should have taken max. 3 wks., it's now into 6 wks w/ no proposed end date

My husband has a legal Medical Marijuana business it profits a lot of money.

I have a contract of employment between myself and a hotel, the General Manager is telling me that its just a piece of paper.