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Who is responsible for liens that are filed after a settlement agreement is signed?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

The settlement agreement will usually control, as in it will say who is responsible for any liens, known or unknown. The rest of the questions get...

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Can my wife's prior employer legally force her to return $4294 which it claims was overpaid when she retired in 2012 ?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

If they overpaid, yes. Basically, your wife was not entitled to the money, so she has no right to keep it. Finders keepers only works with kids.

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To what extent can an employer limit the speech of employees.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution. However, that freedom is limited to interference from the government. Now, if your employer is...

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I have a contractual question

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

The problem you are going to have is proof. First, call them and your credit card company and dispute the charges so they will be forced to provide...

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Non-Compete Agreement: Does an employer have to reveal whether they reject my employment with another company if I ask them?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

What does your non-compete agreement say? That is the contract, so carefully review it, and find a local employment attorney to review it. Many...

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AT&T could not provide the internet service they promised under contract.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Tell the collections people you challenge the validity of the debt and have them go through their verification process. They have to provide proof...

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My employer claims they can't schedule me for more than 24.5 hours per week due to the Affordable Health Care Act.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

It is the 30 hours you note, but your employer may be keeping your hours down so they have some leeway later on to work you more hours. They may be...

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Do we have a lawsuit on our hands?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

Your best option is to find a new job. Your employer appears to be violating paycheck laws, but if they are late and acting this way it is likely...

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Can my employer fire me?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

First, not quite the best way to handle such a situation by either side, but as to if they can fire you, maybe. FMLA only applies to certain...

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Employer not in compliance with their own handbook

Michael's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

First, if you are part of union, consult with your union representative. Otherwise, this sounds like a violation of your employment contract....

Michael O Stevens's Answers (3747)

Who is responsible for liens that are filed after a settlement agreement is signed?

Can my wife's prior employer legally force her to return $4294 which it claims was overpaid when she retired in 2012 ?

To what extent can an employer limit the speech of employees.

I have a contractual question

Non-Compete Agreement: Does an employer have to reveal whether they reject my employment with another company if I ask them?

AT&T could not provide the internet service they promised under contract.

My employer claims they can't schedule me for more than 24.5 hours per week due to the Affordable Health Care Act.

Do we have a lawsuit on our hands?

Can my employer fire me?

Employer not in compliance with their own handbook