Questions answered by Randy T. Enochs

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I was on fmla and disabled can my employer terminate me

Randy's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

More facts are needed to attempt to answer your question. Both state and federal law only grant up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave but the employer...

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If I break my lease with 60 days notice (as required by lease) can my roommates sue me for rent in small claims court?

Randy's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

More facts are needed. Is this a month-to-month lease? If it's month-to-month and all that is required is 60 days notice then once you've paid...

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I got served papers, but the server did not give the papers to me.He gave them to some one that lives with me. Is this legal?

Randy's answer | Answered on January 16, 2011

Process servers a lot of times do not serve properly. In Wisconsin, to properly serve someone personally, service is allowed if left with someone...

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I am wondering to exspect for failing to report a part-time job while filing for unemployment by mistake

Randy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

It's relatively uncommon that this is referred for prosecution but it may be important to take it to a hearing to determine the exact amount you...

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Discrimination- hostile work environment

Randy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

This type of fact pattern appears over and over and the answer is always the same: *maybe.* You certainly make out a case that you are being...

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I was fired in November, I filed for unemployment benefits in Maryland. After investigation, I won benefits.

Randy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

I am not licensed in your state and can only give limited insight but it is *usually* a good idea to have representation for these types of...

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Does this Qualify as retaliation? Worked same shift for 9 years until filing claim and making fearful remarks to co-workers.

Randy's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

For legal purposes, you're asking whether or not you're suffering an "adverse employment" action connected to the protected activity you engaged in...

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When collecting unemployment benefits can you refuse a job that is offering less money per hour than what you were making?

Randy's answer | Answered on January 12, 2011

The answer is "maybe." Not enough facts about the job are known and you need "good cause" to refuse a job offer. If lower pay is the only...

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I disputed my eviction before a court commissioner yesterday and was granted a trial. Do I ask for my abatement at this trial?

Randy's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You may now enter counterclaims and there is a formal process for doing so. You don't just bring this up at the hearing. It's probably not a bad...

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We stayed at a hotel with a whirlpool and 5 shower heads in every room. Two employees came in the bathroom and told us to leave.

Randy's answer | Answered on January 11, 2011

You can certainly dispute the charge. It sounds like they think you got a little ridiculous with the use of the shower and/or whirlpool and maybe...

Randy T. Enochs's Answers (1055)

I was on fmla and disabled can my employer terminate me

If I break my lease with 60 days notice (as required by lease) can my roommates sue me for rent in small claims court?

I got served papers, but the server did not give the papers to me.He gave them to some one that lives with me. Is this legal?

I am wondering to exspect for failing to report a part-time job while filing for unemployment by mistake

Discrimination- hostile work environment

I was fired in November, I filed for unemployment benefits in Maryland. After investigation, I won benefits.

Does this Qualify as retaliation? Worked same shift for 9 years until filing claim and making fearful remarks to co-workers.

When collecting unemployment benefits can you refuse a job that is offering less money per hour than what you were making?

I disputed my eviction before a court commissioner yesterday and was granted a trial. Do I ask for my abatement at this trial?

We stayed at a hotel with a whirlpool and 5 shower heads in every room. Two employees came in the bathroom and told us to leave.