I was shown a settlement figure during mediation. My lawyer had deducted fees, expenses from that figure. His assistant checked

Have you signed the final accounting settlement which this amount of $10,000 less?

Can an employer change the maternity policy just before I go on leave?

Please check with a lawyer licensed to practice in your state. From the facts presented, it appears that you have a viable pregnancy...

Under what circumstances would an employer consider a settlement offer after submitting their position statement?

Submission of a settlement offer should be strategically done at the appropriate time. For instance, have you or a private investigator or the...

Can my retaining fee be in payments

Yes, if it is mutually agreeable between you and the attorney. Often attorneys take into consideration the ability to pay a fee and the nature of...

What do I do?

Are the warrants for a gross misdemeanor or a felony? Did he fail to appear at a hearing which will add a felony to his record ? Does the warrant...

Query: You can ask for a Notice of Right to Sue Letter now if you do not want to wait for EEOC to either start or finish its investigation. You...

Workplace harassment , threats of violence by other employees

Hire an attorney and ask that the attorney write a stern letter educating the company on defamation. Can you get statements from those who were...

Company with over 1000 employees and you are going to mediation with a disability violation. How much money can I ask for?

Assuming that you can establish liability, your question asks what is the amount of damages you can request? The answer depends upon your facts. ...

You cannot bypass the mediation process if the language specifies mediation.

My daughter is being harassed by a boy via internet and text, what can we do?

Your question did not include the age of your daughter and the harasser. Washington State has an anti-bullying law, RCW 28A.300.285 which might be...