I'm only getting $70.00 a week in short term. I bring home average of $1000.00 week from job. I need some help here.

Have you looked into your homeowners insurance policy to see if you have coverage? Have you tried for Social Security Disability?

Can I put some sort of time frame on this company to respond to me and not be responsible for any missed payments.

Was there a written or verbal agreement. If you have a bill of sale, read the back side. Might tell you what to do. Document your contacts.

Is this legal or do I need to find a attorney because both of us are African American

Very suspect actions by this employer. You are covered by the Iowa Civil Rights Act. If discrimination in an attempt to get both of you to quit you...

Is it illegal for an employer to make his employees work 10 hr days and 20-21 days in a row?

Yes, they can. You do however get bathroom breaks as needed. That is about the only protection you have without some kind of policy or contract.

Do I have any compensation that I can file for

This is hard to answer without more information. As a former unemployment judge I know how fact specific these are. Did the employer remedy the...

Can I sue for back wages.

Probably not for wages. But were you common law married. The Iowa Supreme Court has many times stated that the necessary elements of a common law...

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How to get him taken off as contract holder. How to get all the money he owes me and how to take to court for my belongings

You need to enforce on that contract. You need a lawyer right now. Do not wait a minute. Find a good local real estate lawyer and take immediate...

What rights do his surviving children have to any of these monies? How can we investigate this and make sure it divided fairly?

This is so serious you really need to spend some money on a lawyer to look this over closely.

What do I do next?

I think you could beat that second UA if you are disciplined. I am not sure you can beat the admission you made to the employer. It kind of...

Do I still get the 200$ referral bonus?

Pick up the phone and call them and ask for the money. If that doesn't work pick up the phone and call a lawyer and have them make a call or write...