I'm wondering how my employer gets away with rarely paying us on our pay day. The checks are never here on time.

They get away with it because there is no government entity watching them to ensure they pay each time, on time. BOLI only gets involved if an...

Can newspaper run a story about some one being accused of something criminal that never brought charges

This would depend on what they wrote exactly. As in, if all they did was report what was in the police report and the charges, they are good. Plus,...

Surgery lien after car accident - now I'm selling my house - can they take that money?

This depends on the lien asserted, which is most likely limited only to proceeds of a settlement of the personal injury case. This assumes your...

Can I cash this check without giving up my right to go for back wages?

This is tricky, and your former boss will certainly fight you over it, but such a notice should not prevent you from going after her for full...

You may have a case for a products defect case. The issue will be home much in damages is this worth, and not to sound callous, but a burnt finger...

Can a person sued me for false arrest / libel if the prosecutor decided to drop the case or if she won?

The truth is an absolute defense to defamation. So, if you were telling the truth, you should be able to win. May not be easy.

Can I get a attorney for this?

This sounds like it could be sexual harassment. Find a local employment law attorney who handles sexual harassment to discuss in private. If your...

Does an employer know a person is in the process of an expungment?

Potentially. Assuming the expungement process in MD is public, the court proceedings would show up in a search, and the company your potential...

Looking for an attorney for consultation in Portland, OR. Can I sue Geico in small claims court?

Without reviewing the entire set of facts and documents, you may be able to sue them, and yes you could conceivably do it in small claims court....

Why did I not get my sick time accured at payout from company when the corporation sold the property I worked at?

Generally speaking, sick time is not paid out as a legal right. However, if your company's policy is to pay it out, then you are entitled to it.