A standard background check goes back seven years. There are several exceptions, though, for employees who work in certain industries or...

Why has my son been in hospital so long? Do I have the right to ask for his records ?

I am sorry to hear that your son is so ill. For some reason the AVVO software categorized your question under Employment Law. I'm relabeling it...

Can I force a discharge from the hospital?

If you have a documented serious mental health condition, and your wife has reported you as being suicidal, the mental hospital can legally keep...

You do not have a right to be re-hired by this company. Frankly, you're lucky they didn't report you to the police and have you prosecuted...

You do not have any legal recourse in this situation. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives eligible employees the legal right to take up...

I’m a 15 year old girl who likes a 19 year old girl and i want to know if there is a problem with us being together?

The legal age of consent in New York is 17. If you and your girlfriend have sex, she will be committing a crime.

You were required to report that paycheck, exactly the same as you would be required to report any income you obtained from your employer. The...

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I terminated from work on 11/07/16 , I live in nj can I file discrimination charges through eeoc

It is too late for you to bring a discrimination claim against the state. The filing deadline on these claims is 300 days from the date of...

It depends on the details of what happened. (1) Photographing/videotaping a coworker in the workplace, without audio, is legal. (2) Making an...

Can my employer fire me for something they heard about me??

Unfortunately, this is a type of unfairness for which the law provides no recourse. It is legal for your boss to fire you on the basis of a...