My employers accountant has issued several paychecks w/ incorrect hours, med deductions, & gov w/holdings, may I charge my

You can file a claim with the Department of Industrial Relations for your wages. You can also find an employment attorney to represent you in...

Will it go to our background check or criminal check history? Should all of us inform our employer about it? How to remove it?

First, you need to consult a criminal attorney to assist you with regards to being charged as a shoplifter for simply taking your friend....

I'm a sub-contractor (in OR) who did work for a company (in CA) and not been paid. What is my next course of action?

There are some of us who practice employment/labor law in both California and Oregon. You should start by notifying the contractor they have 10...

I am trying to get help for my son and myself. On April 16, 2014 my 13 yr old disabled son was shaken and yelled at by teacher.

Of course you could sue the teacher and school but with no damages there are likely no recovery. The teacher is likely culpable for battery and...

HR threatens to fire me for trying to sell a giftcard the company gave me.

Yes they can give you a gift card and restrict its use. Even if they couldn't as my colleague pointed out, you work in an at will employment state....

Contact them to determine whether they are backlogged, which nearly every region is given reductions in staffing. It is not uncommon for the EEOC...

I draw Teacher Retirement and Social Security. When I retired, I lost my husbands Social Security. After his death, how much of

You need to consult with an elder care lawyer who specializes in social security benefits. You can find one here on Avvo or by contacting the local...

Can a contract for a graduate student teaching assistant prohibit the student from having an outside job?

The graduate student teaching assistant contract can limit your ability to work outside your regular duties to the extent that the job may...

Is the release of a minor student off school campus w/o parental notification considered an unlawfull custody?

The police have the authority to take a suspect into custody. The school is required to follow the direction of the police. If they are told not to...

My son was caught sip alcohol brought by another student in their school bus. He is in middle school 8th grade.

Any school disciplinary action may be appealed and a hearing on the matter requested. You should request a hearing and file an appeal with the...