What are your rights when a coworkers bullying you, but also good friends with our manager?

Mr. Pederson's advice is good. Make sure that you look at any published policies at your workplace about their discrimination and retaliation...

Children's education records

Look here: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/parents.html to learn about parental rights to school information under FERPA (Family...

Can I file a discrimination charge secretly against current employer in the state of California?

Yes you may. You can do so directly with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing here: http://www.dfeh.ca.gov You may want to consult...

Can you work in a law firm while studying to be a paralegal?

There is no restriction on your ability to work as an administrative assistant, legal secretary, file clerk, receptionist or other related...

I'm an independent contractor who has done nothing wrong, Does my employer have the right to fire me?

It sounds like you were likely misclassified as a contractor instead of as an employee.. Your question does not mention how you were paid, but you...

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What can I do about my neighbors tree.

The best way to start is with a reasonable conversation with your neighbor. If that proves fruitless, you can find community dispute resolution...

Is an approved Worker Comp claim the same as having a disability under ADA?

They are two separate systems. An approved WC claim does not automatically mean that you have a disability that must be accommodated. Similarly, a...

What are the laws regarding retail sales (returns) and store vs. company policies?

To answer your questions in any meaningful way, a lawyer would first need to look at your franchise agreement. If the company (franchisor)...

Do I have to pay the deductible of an accident I caused?

If you are a true independent contractor, then first look to your written contract. Do you have a comprehensive general liability policy in place?...

Can I sue my school for not handling a sexual discrimination issue properly?

Students are protected from gender based discrimination and harassment pursuant to Title IX. Your school probably has a Title IX Coordinator who is...