Do we pay emplyee if emplyee gets hurt but not at work?We pay salary now.Can we lay off because need someone do his job?

If an employee doesnt show up for work then usually their salary can be deducted (otherwise it would not be fair for an employer). You should...

Can my employer change my exempt status to non-exempt?

Misclassification of employees is pretty common and many lawsuits have been brought over these issues. You need to consult with an employment and...

Cease-and-desist letters

Whats type of activity do you want them to stop? There is no guarantee that sending a C&D letter would actually have any effect and sometimes it...

Is it okay to use the picture of the house I grew up in in an article I'm writing?

Are you using an old picture of the house or will you go up and take a new one with a new family inside? If you are taking a picture while on...

Can I sue for a house to be put into my name if I had an agreement?

You can bring an action to quiet title on the house. Was the agreement in writing? I am not sure that a judge would force your mother to sign over...

How is vacation pay calculated in California ?

Your vacation pay is based off your hourly/salary wage and will not include commissions.

I am going to buy a house and it has a leased solar panel. Could I break the contract due to medical reasons ?

If you want the house and the seller is willing to work with you, make it a condition of the sale that the seller removes the solar panels and the...

I loaned 30,000 cash to someone to help her business 8 years ago.

Were there are terms for this oral agreement that you can prove? For an oral agreement you can claim damages for up to 2 years following the...

Do I have the right to know what the allegations are and do they have the right to tell me to cease and desist contact?

I agree with Schroeder and Straus. If there is a formal way to remove a member, there should be a way to appeal such a decision or perhaps to...

You should submit your demand to the solar company in writing. I doubt that you would be able to argue abandonment. However, you may be able to...