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How do we evict them quickly and legally?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

I am only answering this to get it properly classified so landlord/tenant attorneys might provide some insight. I do note, that when it comes to...

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Regarding liquidated damages/waiting penalty. Clock start would be date of discharge or 14 day deadline given in notice?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

It sounds like you had an employment contract, so the key is the terms in that contract as to those liquidated damages. In addition to the...

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Can I sew

Michael's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

I am only answering this to get it properly classified so landlord/tenant attorneys might provide some insight.

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Do i have a leg to stand on in court to be compensated for my loss. What exactly is it called to file a case against them?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

While your evidence is weak, you could go after them in small claims court, assuming the value is less than $10,000. I would send them an ORS...

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Do I need to inform my employer that I will not be returning? Or do they need to inform me that my position has been terminated?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 03, 2016

Find a local employment law attorney who offers a free consultation to discuss your case in private. They can tell you if you have a case, and...

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How can I #1 get her to stop; and #2 recover damages caused by her actions?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 03, 2016

Your best option is to probably hire an attorney (to demonstrate you are serious) to send her a cease and desist letter. Also, if the information...

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They laid me off. I feel it was because if my heart surgery. Do I have a case?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 03, 2016

You may have a variety of legal claims against your former employer. You should consult with a local employment law attorney ASAP as some of the...

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Is it legal for an employer to cut hours in the middle of a pay period or even in the middle of a shift?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

Unless he has some sort of employment contract stating exactly how many hours he is to work, they are free to cut hours at any point. They also...

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Is this whistle-blowing/work place retaliation? Of course there are other details which can't be shared now. Do I have a case?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

Whistleblower protection is protection against adverse actions by the employer for you reporting illegal acts. As in, if your employer was...

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I received blank "response forms" in the mail from ex's Attorney, nothing else, what do I do with the forms?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

I do not have any experience with family law, but it would be unusual in a litigation sense to just receive a proof of service (POS). The point of...

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How do we evict them quickly and legally?

Regarding liquidated damages/waiting penalty. Clock start would be date of discharge or 14 day deadline given in notice?

Can I sew

Do i have a leg to stand on in court to be compensated for my loss. What exactly is it called to file a case against them?

Do I need to inform my employer that I will not be returning? Or do they need to inform me that my position has been terminated?

How can I #1 get her to stop; and #2 recover damages caused by her actions?

They laid me off. I feel it was because if my heart surgery. Do I have a case?

Is it legal for an employer to cut hours in the middle of a pay period or even in the middle of a shift?

Is this whistle-blowing/work place retaliation? Of course there are other details which can't be shared now. Do I have a case?

I received blank "response forms" in the mail from ex's Attorney, nothing else, what do I do with the forms?