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Hi All, This is a great site and everybody seems very helpful. I am an applicant under the Designated Area category and would like some tips regarding employment ref check. What sort of questions do the DIMIA/local Australian embassy ask the employer regarding reference. Has anybody in this......
Employment laws - OklahomaWhat is the name of your state? Oklahoma. I was "terminated" from a "sales job" where there was a "sales agreement" in force. Is there a difference between a "contract" and a "sales agreement" I can't seem to locate any info in regard to sales......
Employment Law: Legal to not hire someone for NSF in past when dozens of employees guMy company refused to hire a perfectly well qualified canidate because he had a misdemanor record of an NSF (non sufficient funds check), for whatever reason the company that bounced the check pressed charges rather then just charging a fine. The person in question paid full restitution (no jail......
Employment discrimination & defamation of characterWhat is the name of your state?Texas Ok I have a really big problem and could really use some sort of help on if and what I should do legally if possible. Currently I am employed at a job in which a rumor has been spread that I am gay. For the record I am not. Prior to this rumor being......
Employment Contract & RecourseI recently signed an employment agreement. Stated on the contract was my salary, hours, advancement opportunities, etc. I was asked to sign and date the agreement, which I did. In addition, there was a asterix, with the following statement: "Please note that you will be required to stay in......
employment contracti was offered a job (verbal contract) on 2/1/01 in which i would have to move. the new employer offered to pay my moving expenses. the job didn't start til 2/15/02. i signed a new lease for a house and the new employer paid the moving expenses. i worked for four days and then they fired me. the......
employment contracti live in texas. i am a nurse. my employer paid my tuition, travel, lodging and salary while i attended a 9 week training course. in return i signed a 5 year employment contract. i had the contract reviewed and it is binding. the company sold the facility i work in. is my contract still......
Employment ContractWhat is the name of your state? Missouri I need help! I was approached by a freind to do sales for her company. We met two times and discussed everything I needed to have in order to work for her (salary, expenses, etc.). Everything was agreed on by both parties and she told me to give two weeks......
Employment breach ContractWhat is the name of your state? Texas & North Carolina I am currently residing in Houston,Texas But was relocated to Roxboro NC Feb,2004 and after 30 probation which ended on May,2004 my expense would end and I would be paid Relocation of $16,000 plus moving, and under the company policy......
Employment agreement with lawyer?What is the name of your state? - Texas Hello! can somebody help me to really understand this part of agreement with lawyer? Here is the part in question, and below it are my questions about it: ========= START ========================================= In consideration of the said services......
[Wills & Trusts] I also posted this on the divorce forum, we're looking for ideas on what to do next. Hello everyone, I am starting to research my mom's situation and will try to be brief. She has fairly advanced Alzheimer's Disease. My stepdad refused to care for her. She's incontinent, wasn't getting her.........
Phen Fen[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state?South Carolina Do I still have legal remedies (compensation) rights as a former user of phen fen. I never took legal action nor registered in the past. thank you, Phillip......
Sharing cost to pay for accounting[BUSINESS & FINANCIAL & Corporate LAW] What is the name of your state? Kansas Our business manager is asking the shareholders to pay a portion of services rendered by the accounting firm before we can receive our final tax statements? Is this legit? Thanx......
workers comp[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] i am from georgia. i had a bad rotator cuff tear at work that needed open surgery. i went to one doc. who sent me back to work on modified duty. my employer said tuff and said to do my job so i tried. i rehurt my shoulder 2 days later and had to have the surgery. can i sue for my employer making.........
probate taxes[Wills & Trusts] What is the name of your state? virginia My aunt passed away 8 months ago and left me a trust fund. My lawyer says that I can only begin getting payments after a year has passed since the death because of the taxation process. I want to know if there is any truth to this.......
Ownership/Liability of an Easement[Real Estate & Property Law] What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Mexico There is an easement to a golf course that allows pedestrians and golf carts access to the greens. The easement is situated between two different Home Owner Associations here in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. One HOA claims.........
non-exclusive easement[Real Estate & Property Law] What is the name of your state?undefinedWhat is the name of your state? California What is the definition of "non-exclusive easement"?......
What is the process for filing damages?[COURTS, LAWYERS & LITIGATION] What is the name of your state? California I live in an apt. above a garage. The person who owns the garage below has repeatedly caused nuisances with the car he parks under my bedroom. He lets the car idle for at least 5 to 10 minutes, which causes the fumes to go up to my bedroom. This.........
Court order to enter safe deposit box (FL)[Wills & Trusts] An elderly aunt of mine just died intestate in Miami Beach, FL. I am one of three next of kin (nephews) and am shown as the informant on the death certificate. In going through the deceased's personal effects, I dicovered the key to her safe deposit box in a Miami bank. The bank manager has.........
theft arrest[CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE] kentucky if a crime was faked to prompt a non-compliant employer to provide adequate security (i.e. video surveillance and changes to the banking procedures), would an individual be actually guilty of a crime and if so what would it be? this is assuming that there actually was no crime merely.........
Hi, My wife was hired by a contractor to work at a govt. location from Dec 2004 to March 20, 2005. The client (the govt.) has paid the contractor for my wife's services for this entire period. But the contractor is saying that he'll pay my wife when 'money frees up'. Basically, he's stalling for......
What is the name of your state? I live in North Carolina. My wife works for a large retailer who holds their employees to sales quotas.If a salesperson works with a customer who does not make the purchase at that time, the person who originally worked with the customer gets credit for the sale......
What is the name of your state? Michigan My wife was recently fired from her job. She filed for her unemployment and just received her notice of determination. in this letter her employer accused my wife being negligent and fraudulently billing health insurance companies, Medicaid, and Medicare.......
What is the name of your state? california I work for a large non-profit and travel representing the this entity. My expenses are reimbursed. My reimbursement began to get direct-deposited (as my payroll does) about 1.5 years ago. I am notified of my direct deposits with a small statement......
What is the name of your state? Maryland. A Manager discusses an employee in a management team meeting in which the employee's supervisor attends. This employee has worked for the organization for many years and has outstanding evaluations. The manager discusses this employee as a problem and......
What is the name of your state? FL I'm not sure where this should go, so I'm going to post it here and hope for the best. Staring about 4 years ago, my husband's employer required that all the managers carry a cell phone, so they could be reached 24/7. For the first few years, $20 was deducted......
I need a laywer to deal with my current situation (see below): I was never asked to sign any type of contract but was treated as an employee. This company has done this to two other employees. I should have seen the red flags. I am located in the SF bay area. Scott--------------------------- I......
My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: California. My boss is filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. She was told she had to liquidate everything in her shop before she can file (also sell her mobil home). At this point she owes me back pay of five weeks and would like me to stay a week or so......
My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Idaho I am a mechanic at Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express. A few days ago a customer pulled in and was written up for an oil change, and signed the work order. After the work was complete and the new oil had been added (10w-30 on the work......
Quick question here...I know someone that works at a company with a stock option program in which every 6 months the employees can receive 100 shares of the company stock at a 15% discount. There wages are garnished over the 6 month period if they choose to enroll. 95% of the workforce does not......