Will I likely be retaliated against (litigation or otherwise) by the Catholic Church for defamation if I distribute abuse facts?

First, you should recognize that this is a public forum, and everything you say here can be used against you. Second, libel could be an issue here,...

There's a lot to unpack in your question. But if your husband thinks he was the victim of sexual harassment, he needs to talk to an employment...

Do I have any legal grounds in a housing situation gone bad if the landlord refuses to provide a rental agreement ?

In California, you can rent a property without a written rental agreement. The default posture is month to month. That would normally mean that you...

There's something odd going on if your employer is checking your bags for food. I suspect that by preventing you from bringing food, your employer...

Can an employer retroactively give back Paid time off that was used earlier in the week, so they don't have to pay overtime?

I will disagree slightly with my colleague. Being paid overtime is not waivable in most situations, but time off in lieu of overtime is allowable...

Can the opposing counsel write or alter a witness' sworn statement on behalf of the witness?

Because declarations are written testimony, and thus subject to evidentiary objections, they will almost always be written by an attorney, based on...

What are my rights in California when a former employer won't pay me for hours worked over 2months ago?

Your employer had to pay you all the wages owed to you within 72 hours of your resignation. It is not your problem that the client has not yet paid...

Let's say two parties come together and decide to do business. The two parties are fairly big and sophisticated, so each hires an attorney to write...

My girlfriend was a cashier and was ARRESTED for 'retail theft" for letting bottled water through check out.

How old is she now? Was the $330 charge incurred by the judicial system or by the employer? Did she plead guilty? And was this in California?...

I have worked for 15 years under the table for same employer.Whould he have pay into my social securty if i report him

You have a lot that needs to be addressed. Both you and your employer may have serious tax issues, and he definitely is violating the law. Contact...