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Is this legal for them to do this and if not what can I do to get my money back for work done or services rendered as they like

Michael's answer | Answered on May 25, 2016

More likely than not you are actually an employee they have mis-classified. As an employee, you are entitled to minimum wage, and they would not be...

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Can an employer fire me for applying to another job?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 25, 2016

Yep, you just demonstrated to them that you want a different job, so they are entitled to find someone who wants your job. Not that they needed a...

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Can I claim workers comp for the conditions of my stress and blood pressure?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 25, 2016

I have heard of people claiming it before, but not sure if the claim was accepted. Answering to change this to worker's compensation to ensure...

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I am looking for a law firm that will help pursue a possible medical malpractice/class action suit.

Michael's answer | Answered on May 25, 2016

Attorneys here cannot solicit your business, you will have to contact them. Use the find a lawyer link above, or search the internet. You will...

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Would i have to receive an order or should i check on my own about doing this stuff??

Michael's answer | Answered on May 25, 2016

I am assuming this is a criminal matter, and changing the classification as such. I would then recommend hiring an attorney to defend you.

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I think my attorney neglected my legal matter. Now that trial is over, is there any recourse? What actions would be recommended?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I am not commenting as to whether or not there was any malpractice or not, but if you think your attorney neglected your case then that would be...

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How can I get my money back, which I already made?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

You will need to find a local business/contracts attorney. You say you are an independent contractor, and if you are, then your only remedy is...

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How can I get my pay for the last one and half months, annual bonus, vacation and holidays

Michael's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

First, I would look at your employment contract to see what it says, as I have heard before that sometimes there are penalties for leaving...

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Can they fire me under workman comp and refuse treatment even before I was fired?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

Even if you were fired, because the injury occurred on the job, they still have to cover the treatments. You may have a strong case, but...

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We are giving paid leave to 1 employee. Are we setting a precedent we will be legally required to follow for another employee?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I could see the potential for a discrimination issue if he was say the only Jewish (or insert any other protected class) employee and everyone...

Michael O Stevens's Answers (3746)

Is this legal for them to do this and if not what can I do to get my money back for work done or services rendered as they like

Can an employer fire me for applying to another job?

Can I claim workers comp for the conditions of my stress and blood pressure?

I am looking for a law firm that will help pursue a possible medical malpractice/class action suit.

Would i have to receive an order or should i check on my own about doing this stuff??

I think my attorney neglected my legal matter. Now that trial is over, is there any recourse? What actions would be recommended?

How can I get my money back, which I already made?

How can I get my pay for the last one and half months, annual bonus, vacation and holidays

Can they fire me under workman comp and refuse treatment even before I was fired?

We are giving paid leave to 1 employee. Are we setting a precedent we will be legally required to follow for another employee?