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What is the basic law concerning an employee returning from medical leave as far as getting laid off due to industry downturn

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

If you did the proper procedure and paperwork when you went on medical leave, your job or a substantially similar job will be waiting for you when...

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I was denied unemployment benefits in tx, I'm currently in my first appeal process

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

If there was something negative (criminal) in the background check which you knew and did not disclose on your employment application then you...

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Second mortgage holder suing 8+ years after foreclosure.

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

The series of payments argument is invalid to overcome the statute of limitations on a second mortgage where the lien has been stripped by...

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Are co-signers of rental lease legally financially responsible if lease is broken by tenants

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

You are liable. The landlord must sue you, personally serve the suit papers to you, wait for you to answer. If the lender wins (they don't always...

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As a co signer on a bond do I have to pay the remaining balance ?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

As a practical matter, NEVER co-sign any promise to pay for anything for anyone ever again UNLESS you are prepared to pay the entire debt by yourself.

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If you have a retirement account but no withdrawals, can you still file for bankruptcy?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

If you have nothing more than the $13,000 in credit card debt, bankruptcy is not right for you. There are other methods to resolve such debt which...

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Can my Human Resource Manager force me to shake hands with someone I'm not comfortable with touching me?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

No law guarantees a pleasant working environment and you should be prepared to find another job.

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What can I do about a false claim from an collection agency?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/the-truth-about-payday-loan-collection-calls Demand information about the debt. They will not give it. Do...

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My husband just had a wage garnishment judgement from New Mexico sent to us but we live in Texas.

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Wage garnishment is not allowed in Texas to collect civil debts except federal taxes and payment of some federal student loans. It is a violation...

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A coworker recorded a conversatiom we had in his company truck and later played to the supervisors. Can I sue ?

Lu Ann's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Texas is a "one party" state for consent to recording of conversations. Your consent was not required. How were you harmed by having others hear...

Lu Ann Trevino's Answers (10249)

What is the basic law concerning an employee returning from medical leave as far as getting laid off due to industry downturn

I was denied unemployment benefits in tx, I'm currently in my first appeal process

Second mortgage holder suing 8+ years after foreclosure.

Are co-signers of rental lease legally financially responsible if lease is broken by tenants

As a co signer on a bond do I have to pay the remaining balance ?

If you have a retirement account but no withdrawals, can you still file for bankruptcy?

Can my Human Resource Manager force me to shake hands with someone I'm not comfortable with touching me?

What can I do about a false claim from an collection agency?

My husband just had a wage garnishment judgement from New Mexico sent to us but we live in Texas.

A coworker recorded a conversatiom we had in his company truck and later played to the supervisors. Can I sue ?