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When I become US Citizen, may I be able to apply for "adjustment of status" for my siblings who are on B-2 and Student Visas?
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Answered on March 24, 2016
Your siblings are not legally permitted to overstay their B2 visas while an application for adjustment is pending, although many people do so. You...
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Can I claim workers compensation ?
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Answered on March 24, 2016
Generally you're limited to one year to file a work comp claim. Best to talk to an expert asap. You may be able to have the late claim evaluated...
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Applied for asylum while on B1, interview never scheduled, daughter will be citizen next month and she wants me to withdraw
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Answered on March 23, 2016
Adjust through your daughter assuming you have no inadmissibility issues. Why hesitate to withdraw the asylum? Hire an attorney though before...
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Do I have a case against the company I work for referring to the CA Fair Pay Act?
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Answered on March 23, 2016
I'm assuming your coworkers who are being paid higher wages are all male. It certainly sounds like you have a case. Why not consult an attorney?
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How can I defend myself from a bill from the government that is for an amount I do not agree with?
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Answered on March 21, 2016
You should hire a lawyer to look at the contract and advise you. There is no way to give you what you need in this forum. Good luck.
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What is the penalty for retaliation against a whistleblower? Thank you.
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Answered on March 11, 2016
Your question assumes that you have not filed a suit I presume. As such, there is no penalty per se. It sounds like you may have a basis to file a...
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Bad treatment at my job what can i do?
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Answered on March 11, 2016
Legally actionable harassment at work requires that the conduct be so pervasive that it interferes with your ability to do your job. Generally,...
An employee at the gym I go to has called me a racist name twice. What can I do legally?
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Answered on March 11, 2016
Agreed, notify management first. Unfortunately, this would be a difficult case because although one employee may be racially motivated, that does...
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When does an employer have to pay out a bonus?
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Answered on March 09, 2016
Agreed. There is no legal requirement. However, there is arguably a quasi-contractual obligation on the employer to pay these bonuses the same way...
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What should we request as a group from our employer, who seems to want to sweep this issue away?
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Answered on March 09, 2016
This is definitely an unusual circumstance. Whether the employer has a duty to cover you for all damages that might arise? I would say yes, but...
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