Questions answered by Scott Allen Miller

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I am receiving a pre lit settlement for a wrongful termination suit. How should the proceeds be disbursed?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

I am not sure if your question is pointing to punitive damages or pain and suffering, etc. For example, pain and suffering is non-taxable and...

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Is it legal for my employer to require a more difficult promotion process for me?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

A private employer cannot create promotional hardships motivated by gender, race, age, sexual orientation, national origin or other strict rights. ...

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I have a Doctor's note for light duty and I'm on FMLA and will return to work on Monday should I notify my employer?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You absolutely should contact your employer and provide the documentation that was provided by your medical doctor.

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My old employer is asking for a prorated portion of my relocation money. Is there a way of not paying this?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

This is a contractual issue. Generally, the terms of the contract will control, unless you can find a statue or case that would make the contract...

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Won a small wage claim case and labor commissioner offered to help receive judgement. How long does that usually take?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

I would stick with the commissioner under your set of facts being that the defendant never appeared and you won by default. It's just not a good...

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Is employee claim against former or current employer?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 31, 2015

You have not set forth enough facts to give a thought if it is the liability of the seller, subsequent-purchaser or both. Actually, these type of...

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I just got fired for one bad, false report. But i believe it has something to do with my work compensation. Do i need a lawyer?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 21, 2015

I am not sure what you are setting forth in your first sentence. Did you issue a false report, or did the false report eminate from your employer...

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Is there anything an At-Will can do if they were fired because the employer wanted to “hire a hero” (military veteran)?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 20, 2015

Wow, you really expressed yourself well. Your correct that an at-will employee can be terminated with or without cause as long as it's not...

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Is a verbal agreement for lease reason to evict someone or is it a wrongful eviction and how do I start a class action suit?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 19, 2015

A verbal lease agreement will present a great deal of trouble for the existing tenants. I would strongly suggest an existing tenant contact an...

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Is there a way to transfer credit card debt into the responsible party without filing any criminal charges?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 16, 2015

The credit card company is the creditor to the loan and they are looking to the person they extended there line of credit to. What you are asking...

Scott Allen Miller's Answers (571)

I am receiving a pre lit settlement for a wrongful termination suit. How should the proceeds be disbursed?

Is it legal for my employer to require a more difficult promotion process for me?

I have a Doctor's note for light duty and I'm on FMLA and will return to work on Monday should I notify my employer?

My old employer is asking for a prorated portion of my relocation money. Is there a way of not paying this?

Won a small wage claim case and labor commissioner offered to help receive judgement. How long does that usually take?

Is employee claim against former or current employer?

I just got fired for one bad, false report. But i believe it has something to do with my work compensation. Do i need a lawyer?

Is there anything an At-Will can do if they were fired because the employer wanted to “hire a hero” (military veteran)?

Is a verbal agreement for lease reason to evict someone or is it a wrongful eviction and how do I start a class action suit?

Is there a way to transfer credit card debt into the responsible party without filing any criminal charges?