Why do the EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations require you to submit your discrimination claims to them?

I am a California attorney and not eligible to give legal advice in your state. The following is information only. The United States Congress...

The same job I was laid off of 2 days ago is posted again today with a different title? Can I sue?

The facts as you describe them sound suspicious and warrant looking into, but Avvo is not set up for the kind of in-depth analysis required. ...

Will I be denied my Unemployment Benefits If I am not able or available to accept full time employmemt

Eligibility for unemployment benefits is made on a case-by-case basis. Your situation has enough complexity that it would be extremely difficult...

If there is strong evidence that you worked overtime, why wouldn't the employer argue you are exempt?

As I wrote in response to your same question in a different thread, if your job clearly is not exempt, it would be a waste of time to argue that it...

If a witness lies about your overtime case, should you be concerned?

It would be good to know the circumstances of this being an issue. If you are concerned, you might want to contact the employer to discuss this. ...

Can I be found ineligible for benefits?

Your sister or brother filed this same question yesterday. Here is my reply to that question: This sounds so odd that I am certain there must...

When does the 12 weeks of unpaid leave start?

You ask a very good question. First, keep in mind the requirements for FMLA leave. An employee may be protected under the Family and Medical...

Big law firm attorneys don't answer on avvo.com. Why is that?

Lots of reasons! Large firms usually have marketing departments and a more systematic approach to finding new clients. Large firms often prefer...

PLEASE HELP Can anyone tell me how to find a pro bono attorney for a riverside SVP case?

I for one do not know what "SVP" stands for, unless it is sexually violent person and you are in criminal court. If that is the case, you will...

Self represented party should not be treated differently

Actually, in the scenario you describe, the pro per *is* being treated the same as everyone else. The Rules provide that the certificate of...

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