Well, there is a reason they are charging you $400. It would cost at least that much to sue, even on a contingency. They are probably betting that...

Court dismisses a divorce case, a new case is opened in a different county. Can the previous court do anything?

The judge of the first court does not have power over the second court because they are courts of equal level (both trial courts). But he does have...

Can your employer insist that you Willingly took your vacation time when he goes away? and you have no choice?

Generally speaking, an employer can dictate when an employee takes vacation time, even if the employee is not happy about the schedule. The...

There is no strict prohibition, but the case law currently weighs against such deductions. It's risky. Purposefully failing to pay wages can not...

What can I do if I accepted a job offer and then when I received my first paycheck my hourly wage is different then agreed

Employers cannot unilaterally reduce your wage amount retroactively. That means that if agreed to the higher wage, then they cannot reduce it...

Can you be fired for missing an extended period of time due to medical reasons?

Your mom should consult with an attorney to discuss her situation in more depth as soon as possible. There are certain laws that protect employees...

I wrote a letter to my employer for a change of hours , but it was denied. how can i get unemployment without being fired?

You can only get unemployment benefits if you are unemployed at no fault of your own. In other words, you cannot quit and you cannot get fired for...

My dad got fire from his job but the Dr. has him on medical leave can they do that

Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question. Employers get the disability and leave laws wrong a lot, but the only way a lawyer...

Is tiping managment illegal?

Generally, managers cannot force employees to give them their tips. However, the laws on tip splitting are not very clear and are evolving in the...

To answer your second question, "I was told since it is civil I could refuse to accept the subpoena and not be prosecuted like a criminal case. Is...