Questions answered by Neil Pedersen

Archived

I worked for Bloomingdales for Christmas. Mgr wrote a very damaging letter about my character to HR, and I was let go.

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

My colleagues have given fine answers. I just want to add that although your facts do not suggest age discrimination, if you think discrimination...

Archived

Is this case consider fraud or anything illegal?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

I have to wonder why you now for the third time post the same question after having received good advice the first couple times. If you are not...

Archived

Need to notify pd indp contr to return proprietary docs as well liability - loss of business - they lied to client.

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

You have an agreement with this independent contractor. The question will be what are its terms. The court will have to look at the situation an...

Archived

I was gay raped, submitted to it because of blackmail to my wife but the guy wants more, can I press charges but keep it secret?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

While I also have my doubts about the veracity of your claims, I am going to assume that you are serious and that this has happened to you. If it...

Archived

Is it legal for my employer to make me change departments and make me part time?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

Yes, it is lawful for the employer to move you to other departments and change your compensation as long as it is not done for an unlawful motive,...

Archived

What is a statue of limitation for not honoring a contract?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

The statute of limitations for breach of a written contract is four years from the date of the breach. If it was an oral contract, the statute of...

Archived

Can this situation consider breach of contract?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 11, 2012

Your question is a little hard to understand. If you are asking if a verbal agreement to cancel your contract is enforceable, the answer will lie...

Archived

It has been 10 days since gas company turned off gas cause of major gas leaks property managment has not fixed it yet what shoul

Neil's answer | Answered on November 10, 2012

Since you have no answers yet despite being on the board for over seven hours, I am going to change the Practice Area from Fraud to Landlord...

Archived

Can you sue a company in small claims court for recording a phone conversation without my consent?

Neil's answer | Answered on November 10, 2012

California Penal Code section 632 makes recording someone without their consent a misdemeanor. It also provides for a civil fine recoverable by...

Archived

I was caught shoplifting for $70 last week and recieved a civil demand letter for $325, do I pay this right away or wait for cou

Neil's answer | Answered on November 10, 2012

You have received good advice. Please see the following web article on this ploy taken by retailers. ...

Neil Pedersen's Answers (34260)

I worked for Bloomingdales for Christmas. Mgr wrote a very damaging letter about my character to HR, and I was let go.

Is this case consider fraud or anything illegal?

Need to notify pd indp contr to return proprietary docs as well liability - loss of business - they lied to client.

I was gay raped, submitted to it because of blackmail to my wife but the guy wants more, can I press charges but keep it secret?

Is it legal for my employer to make me change departments and make me part time?

What is a statue of limitation for not honoring a contract?

Can this situation consider breach of contract?

It has been 10 days since gas company turned off gas cause of major gas leaks property managment has not fixed it yet what shoul

Can you sue a company in small claims court for recording a phone conversation without my consent?

I was caught shoplifting for $70 last week and recieved a civil demand letter for $325, do I pay this right away or wait for cou