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I live in MD. we recieved notice today that my 11year old son was being kicked out of rec basketball. My son went to try out for a travel team he was told he could not because he did not go to the same Middle school but he could play rec ball so we sighned their form andpaid the money as well as......
Youth lawI need to know how many hours i can work a week, I am 15 years old. I was offered a construction job, and my boss wanted me to check on the hours. I will be 16 in June, So i also need to know what i can work during the summer. I wont turn 16 until school is out though. And is their any other......
Your Thoughts?Texas...I'm in the middle of a lawsuit against my former employer...discrimination based upon National Origin, gender, retaliation, slander. It's ugly and I never thought to find myself in this position. Suit began last summer with the EEOC filing and the attorneys meet next month to set a trial......
Your opinions on this huge surplus?Auditor General Sheila Fraser has once again slammed Ottawa for running huge surpluses in the Employment Insurance fund. Auditor General Sheila Fraser In her latest report, Fraser said the federal government took in an extra $2 billion in the last fiscal year, pushing the EI surplus to a......
Your Expert Opinion on Union Memo to EmployeesWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA I work for a county in California, in the Child Protective Services Division. We are part of a union. The union and the county keep us well posted on budget and our job status (lay offs, etc). So far, so good. Our department is, thus far,......
young & need help understanding IndianaI have worked for my company for 2 1/2 years. I have earned $5.00 in raises in two years. I am/was a supervisor at my job. In the past 30 days my work life has been crazy. I received a performance improvement plan from my supervisor that listed three areas he needed me to work on. Two of the......
You owe me that much (california):confused: You owe me that much .....was the last thing my former employer said to me as my almost four year job came to an end .I had $1920.00 gross pay due at the time of termination(which is being Argued also) This man , took the time out to print me ,Not one, but two checks for $0.00......
you gotta be kidding in tnI will try to make a long story short.While working for a school sysytem for 6 years,i developed back problems.I didnt know that the problems were work related until i was refered to a specialist.The next day i filed the paperwork for w/c claim.when the worker called me,i asked which doctor......
You can't leave till we get our numbers... IndianaHow long can a IN employer MAKE you stay at work? How much notice do they HAVE to give you on this?...
Yoga Classes as Payment being deniedWhat is the name of your state? California Roughly 2 years ago I painted a yoga studio. I took a partial payment in cash and partial payment in Yoga classes (1 year's worth: $1240.00) I specifically stated in the contract (which was signed by my employer) that there was to be NO EXPIRATION......
[Immigration Law] What is the name of your state? UK Hello, Can I ask if I could apply for the immigration to Canada from the UK (London)? I am not a british citizen, but have lived in England for two years. Thanks a lot.......
ComEd billing wrong meter[Consumer Law & Fraud] Illinois I live in a duplex and for the 10 years I have lived here ComEd has been billing me for the neighbor's meter. ComEd has finally admitted they have crossed the meters and now I am trying to get the money I over paid back. ComEd is only giving me what I should have been paying in a typed.........
Contract for a Secured Loan - Is It Legal?[Consumer Law & Fraud] My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California This is a very complicated situation, I will try to be as clear and concise as I can be and only address pressing points. My daughter entered into a contract a year ago for what was supposed to be a personal loan secured by.........
Death Threat at School[Government & Administrative Law] What is the name of your state? CO A couple of days ago, a boy at my daughter's high school threatened my daughter and her friend saying "you're going to find yourselves in a shallow grave". He Went on and on screaming at them that he was going to kill them. The whole incident was as.........
leaving the scene[Accidents & Personal Injury Law] What is the name of your state? What is the name of your state? ILLINOIS i was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident and improper lane usage after briefly falling asleep and bumping into the car next to me. now i have to go to court. what will happen? what do i do?......
Two insurance Policies on one house[Insurance Law] What is the name of your state? Texas My question is related to insurance claims. I live in a house I own, the insurance policy is in my brothers name and my name, but hes the primary person listed on the policy. I changed policies to another company and we didnt cancel the old policy. The new.........
Can Anything Be Done?[Family Law] Okay, unlike most other minors, im not trying for emancipation do to abuse or teenage pregancy. i flat out dont get along w/ my family & i can easily support myself so i see no reason not to do so. i am 17 (Not 18 until April of 2007) & i want to move out w/ my girlfriend, Amanda, who is.........
Medical Discharge (USMC)[Government & Administrative Law] What is the name of your state? FL I am currently in the Marine Corps and have and Admin seperation pedning... i have not heard anything since i submitted my paper work.. I was told that i have asthma and was limited duty for like 4 months. once medical gave me my second letter for admin sep i.........
Repair of Limited Common Elements[Real Estate & Property Law] What is the name of your state? Texas A homeowner in our townhouse association purchased their townhouse in mid 2006. Now they have requested repairs to their townhouse. Townhouses have a detached garage with an fully enclosed patio between the townhouse proper and the garage. On the townhouse.........
Taxes & divorce Illinois[Tax Law] I got divorced in 2007. This is the first tax year that we are filing separately. As part of the agreement, I retained the family home and paid my ex $50,000 for her share of the equity. Is any portion of this amount deductible as alimony or maintenance? I was also forced to liquidate some.........
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas can an employer do a background check without consent?can they open a juvenille record after the person is 21?...
Im a carpenter and a recovering alcoholic. I was hired as a superintendant for two homes I was rebuiding for this guy. I fixed these condemned houses up and they passed all inspections with no problem. Last Friday we passed the last framing inspection. I had half an O'Dooles during my UNPAID......
What is the name of your state? Michigan Want to know if someone planning to get married (According Michigan State Law) would be protected under the discrimination laws. If in FACT they was discriminated by their employer because He/She is planning to get married. For example: person being......
I have read these forums, but still unsure. That seems hard to believe that in a pro-employee state such as California would not require an employer (we are 20,000+) and explanation of why they are being terminated. Is someone with knowledge in this able to confirm this? I was given a certified......
I'm a employer in NJ. Just moved into new offices and the biggest problem I have (no not really) is where to post the 10 acres of Federal and State employment law notices. We have one unisex bathroom that all employees can access. Can they go in there ? Thanks....
What is the name of your state?illinois i am employed as a police officer by a large department in illinois. i have a boss who is in charge of my district who on several occasions stemming from the last year and a half has been making my life hell. a short background, i ll call my supervisor......
I work at a small establishment (9 employees plus owner/wife). When I was hired it was to work Tues-Fri 8-6 and Sat 8-5. For these hours I was to be paid 400.00 bt. That is a total of 44 hours IF I take a lunch hour. Very rarely do I have that chance, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and......
I'm a full time hourly employee. On several occasions with current employer, I have been asked to stay late (past my 8 hr shift) or to finish my 8 hr shift and then return a few hours later to do extra work. The problem is when Friday arrives (the end of our pay period) they have me leave early......
Is it legall for my boss to make me sign something that states...you are allowed ONE mistake...any equipment after that,you must pay to fix...shouldnt that be considered part of having a company?thanks...
A couple months ago, I took my break and went to excercise in the parking lot. 1 co-worker saw me and complaint and said "why is he excecising out there when he could be working" The Manager brought me to the office and said that there was a complaint but he sees nothing wrong since it......