Was fired by a retirement community after working their for over 4 years. Need a legal pit bull for a attorney. Have no money.

To add to the prior answer, all states have a Labor Commissioner's office that handles matters relating to unpaid hourly wages. you should contact...

FMLA and employer not willing to cooperate

If the company employs more than 50 persons, they must have a human resource department. You should go directly to that department and explain...

Is a statement of "do you speak spanish" constitute discrimination? This just occurred. How do I proceed and protect myself?

There is nothing unlawful or discriminatory in requiring a person speak a certain language as a bona fide reuqirement of the job.

In my opinion it is outrageous and a violation of your privacy rights and interests for your former employer to provide any prospective employer...

After I refused to commit an unsafe act I was threaten, then suspended then terminated. Is this right?

To answer your question, NO, it is not lawful for an employer to terminate one of their employees for refusing to do something on the job, if it is...

Is emotional distress presumed in a wrongful termination lawsuit? If there is proof that the defendants conspired to setup the

I agree with Mr. Pederson in that damages are not presumed in a wrongful termination action. The plaintiff has the burden to establish and prove...

Do I need to add definitions to my Special Interrogatories?

No, you do not need to include definitions in your Request for Admissions. Also, if the opposing party failed to answer your requests they are...

Is a mediation agreement for child custody/visitation binding and enforceable after 10 days without a judges signature?

You should look through the court file and see what minute orders may have been entered by the court or judge. This may save you time and money if...

Client refuses payment and is disputing contract. Can I apply money I receive from third parties to this balance?

You should obtain legal counsel before deciding on self-help tactics. If you cannot afford one, most law schools have legal clinics that may be...

CMHA, question do you have any idea as to how CMHA can tell you that you owe for instance 5 thousand dollars back pay.

You should also put in writing and copy the prior invoice and send it to them along with your explanation of what occurred in hopes of delaying any...