Questions answered by Juan Manuel Armenta

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Can an employer have people work for them for free? Our boss is cutting hours and pay.

Juan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

Your question is incomplete and cannot be answered, but generally anyone performing work for another is presumed by law to be an employee with the...

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Employment attorney

Juan's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

This seems like a workers compensation issue and consultations for workers compensation are free. You can use AVVO to find a lawyer specializing in...

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Do I need a new workers comp attorney?

Juan's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

If you cannot speak to your lawyer and only paralegals or hearing representatives you are with the wrong law firm. Avvo is an excellent source to...

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I was just terminated from my job. My work inputs it in the system that I have taken breaks, but I never did.

Juan's answer | Answered on October 02, 2014

What can you do? Consult with a wage and hour lawyer right away.

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Employee Mileage Reimbursement

Juan's answer | Answered on September 06, 2014

Mr. Basham is correct. It may be a mistake but it would also not be the first time a sales company did not fully reimburse travel expenses to all...

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I am a weed abatement contractor whom is getting threatened to be sued by a homeowner for discing land above his house.

Juan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

It sounds like proof of where the dirt came from will be difficult and expensive to prove. If that is true it is not likely he will find an...

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Workers Comp Doctor changes work status without examination, stops TD benefit's and doesn't tell anyone. Is that legal?

Juan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

These lawyers are correct. It is quite probable that the adjuster called the doctor and suggested this result. Your lawyer needs to assist you in...

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Can a lien be placed or a lawsuit filed against an existing workers comp case? By the injured workers spouse?

Juan's answer | Answered on August 29, 2014

Probably not, if your claim is for your inconvenience or stress. In theory, however, you might be able to establish you have provided some type of...

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Car accident -- insured refusing to cooperate with my insurance

Juan's answer | Answered on August 26, 2014

Arbitration generally is to cover property damages when the two companies have a dispute. As to your issues teh arbitration has no effect. You...

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A worker was injured at a location where his employer assigned him to work. He later filed a workers compensation claim.

Juan's answer | Answered on August 26, 2014

That is really a coverage question that should be resolved by mandatory arbitration. If there is no coverage the uninsured fund can be brought in...

Juan Manuel Armenta's Answers (225)

Can an employer have people work for them for free? Our boss is cutting hours and pay.

Employment attorney

Do I need a new workers comp attorney?

I was just terminated from my job. My work inputs it in the system that I have taken breaks, but I never did.

Employee Mileage Reimbursement

I am a weed abatement contractor whom is getting threatened to be sued by a homeowner for discing land above his house.

Workers Comp Doctor changes work status without examination, stops TD benefit's and doesn't tell anyone. Is that legal?

Can a lien be placed or a lawsuit filed against an existing workers comp case? By the injured workers spouse?

Car accident -- insured refusing to cooperate with my insurance

A worker was injured at a location where his employer assigned him to work. He later filed a workers compensation claim.