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About a month ago I was buying some paint at home depot and one of the employees was trying to close the lid on one of the paint cans using a plastic hammer he closed it so hard that he splashed paint all over getting my eyes. It was very painful and start burning my eyes specially my left one. It took me over an hour to remove all the chemicals with lots of water. Due to this over an hour with my contractor was wasted. I asked home depot to cover for my eye examination and my lost time but they say just give us an amount that will cover your medical expenses, contractor''s time, pain and suffering. Honestly I don''t have any major issues with my eyes. I experience some dryness and was red for a day but nothing more. I don''t want to take advantage of the situations but also I want to make sure that i am covered for any possible consequences in the future. Please advise how much should I be asking. Thank you for your assistance¿¿

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
It's up to you. If you ask for a small amount -- $1000 or so -- they will probably just pay you. If you ask for too much, they will refer the matter to their insurance company and resist the claim.
It's up to you. If you ask for a small amount -- $1000 or so -- they will probably just pay you. If you ask for too much, they will refer the matter... Read More

Is this slander?

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Quite possibly. If your employer refuses to issue an appropriate public retraction, you may wish to discuss the matter with an attorney.
Quite possibly. If your employer refuses to issue an appropriate public retraction, you may wish to discuss the matter with an attorney.

What actions do I take to get overtime pay from my employer? I have worked there for over a year and a half and only get paid overtime if I work over

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Complain to your state's labor commissioner.
Complain to your state's labor commissioner.

how long do it takes for a federal sentence to be appealed in pennsylvania courts? If someone received a federal sentence of 11 years

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
A federal criminal sentence must generally be appealed within 30 days of the date of the sentence. A person who is sentenced to 11 years with 5 years of supervised release is, at least in theory, required to serve 11 years (11-2=9). The actual time in prison may be less with various adjustments.... Read More
A federal criminal sentence must generally be appealed within 30 days of the date of the sentence. A person who is sentenced to 11 years with 5 years... Read More

What happens if 3 people are on a will? Cont''d..my mom got the other 2 to sign the paper so the house would be under. Her name. And has lived there

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
It is really not clear what you mean by "on a will." What matters here is who OWNS the property, under what circumstances, etc. Normally, pledging a property for a mortgage does not change its ownership.
It is really not clear what you mean by "on a will." What matters here is who OWNS the property, under what circumstances, etc. Normally, pledging a... Read More

After a 30 year career with my employer in Sales and receiving Good performance evaluations, I was terminated with no warning and no reasons

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The duplicate of this question has been responded to.
The duplicate of this question has been responded to.

After a 30 year career with my employer in Sales and receiving Good performance evaluations, I was terminated with no warning and no reasons

Answered 13 years and 9 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, your employer need not provide you with any severance. Many employers offer severance payments because they are coupled with a general release from the employee, and the release is what they are after -- so that you do not sue them for age discrimination. Often, the first offer is just that -- a first offer. The best way to get the offer improved upon, if indeed that is possible at all, is to have an attorney call your employer and reject the offer and give them a counterproposal. Having an attorney call signals that you "mean business" and your employer will understand the implied threat. Good luck with it.... Read More
As a general matter, your employer need not provide you with any severance. Many employers offer severance payments because they are coupled with a... Read More

By law am I allowed to pay her 25 dollars a week until the debt is settled?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, if you owe the money, you owe it all right now, and the landlord has the absolute right to take you to court and to obtain a money judgment for the amount due. It would be stupid for the landlord to do that if you are in fact making regular voluntary payments, but your making of voluntary payments for a portion of the debt does not excuse you from the obligation to pay the entire amount when it is due.... Read More
As a general matter, if you owe the money, you owe it all right now, and the landlord has the absolute right to take you to court and to obtain a... Read More

Is it legal for my boss to pay me $10 an hour for less hours than I truly work, instead of just min wage for the hours I do.

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Ultimately the question is whether you have been fully compensated at the agreed rate of pay for the hours you have worked. If that is the case, then you don't have any damages, even if your employer uses a bizarre method of deciding how to pay you.
Ultimately the question is whether you have been fully compensated at the agreed rate of pay for the hours you have worked. If that is the case, then... Read More

What action can you take against a pawn shop for knowingly selling astolen item?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The pawn shop may be liable for the fair market value of the goods sold. You can attempt to negotiate a settlement with the owner of the pawnshop. Also, you should bear in mind that even a bona fide purchaser cannot acquire good legal title to stolen goods. The pawn shop will probably have a record of the sale. The purchase may possibly be required to disgorge the stolen bicycle. An attorney can assist you in this matter.... Read More
The pawn shop may be liable for the fair market value of the goods sold. You can attempt to negotiate a settlement with the owner of the... Read More

would an offer letter salary outline be able to stand in a court of law?

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by Michael Charles Doland (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Business
Everything would depend on the facts. If you "accepted" the offer, in writing or by changing your position, perhaps yes. If the offer letter was rescinded before you accepted, probably no. You need to reduce all the details to writing and then consult an attorney with your statement and your offer letter for his/her evaluation under your state law. ... Read More
Everything would depend on the facts. If you "accepted" the offer, in writing or by changing your position, perhaps yes. If the offer letter was... Read More

Can i b terminated because of a new.backround that. Brought up an old.charge that was disclosed when i was hired 11 yrs ago

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Sorry for the delay in responding to this. As a general matter, in the absence of an employment contract or similar arrangement, you can be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason at all.
Sorry for the delay in responding to this. As a general matter, in the absence of an employment contract or similar arrangement, you can be... Read More

How long do I have to wait for a divorce under adultry

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Three months.
Three months.

Workplace retaliation? Texas

Answered 13 years and 10 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, if you are merely a witness to name-calling, you haven't suffered any legal harm. Last I checked, name-calling wasn't a crime.
As a general matter, if you are merely a witness to name-calling, you haven't suffered any legal harm. Last I checked, name-calling wasn't a crime.

Is this a violation of my civil right to due process of law? I work for walmart. Over the house of a couple weeks me and several other employees

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The duplicate of this question has been responded to.
The duplicate of this question has been responded to.

Is this a violation of my civil right to due process of law? I work for walmart. Over the house of a couple weeks me and several other employees

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, a fellow employee lacks standing to commence a state or federal discrimination claim that did not result in injury to the complainant. It is up to the employee who was discriminated against to take appropriate action. By not filing within the appropriate limitation period, the employee waived his claim. That was his choice and his right, not yours.... Read More
As a general matter, a fellow employee lacks standing to commence a state or federal discrimination claim that did not result in injury to the... Read More

I was racially stereotyped at a grocery store by their employee based on the amount of groceries I was purchasing. Is there a protection law or right

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You do not explain in your post how you were denied equal service on the basis of your race. No law prohibits you from being "stereotyped."
You do not explain in your post how you were denied equal service on the basis of your race. No law prohibits you from being "stereotyped."

Mom had no ins. took her to 1 hospital for severe foot pain after 1 day discharge with diabetic neuropathy 6 days later leg amp from other hospital

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in plaintiff's medical malpractice.
You should consult with an attorney who specializes in plaintiff's medical malpractice.

Can. Your place of employment insist that. They can photograph you will. Working even when. You do approve of picture being taken?????

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Unless you have an employment contract that states otherwise, your employer may lawfully insist that you subject yourself to being photographed and may terminate your employment if you refuse.
Unless you have an employment contract that states otherwise, your employer may lawfully insist that you subject yourself to being photographed and... Read More

can a nc resturant let me go based on a fellow employees complaint without both parties statements in the matter?

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
Yes. As an at-will employee (i.e., one without an employment contract), you can be terminated at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.
Yes. As an at-will employee (i.e., one without an employment contract), you can be terminated at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.

If I dont have health insurance should they still be taking it out of my check

Answered 14 years ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, if you are no provided by health insurance by your employer, your employer should not deduct the premiums from your salary unless there are other circumstances which you do not relate.
As a general matter, if you are no provided by health insurance by your employer, your employer should not deduct the premiums from your salary... Read More

i have a little question that i would like to ask. it has to do with an establishment that i''m currently running and would need business advise.

Answered 14 years ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
What's the question?
What's the question?

What is my liability if my social security number is on an EIN application (employer identification number) for a 501c3 application?

Answered 14 years and a month ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
There are no consequences to you personally unless the 501(c)(3) entity is used for an illegal purpose. You should consult with your own tax advisor about this matter.
There are no consequences to you personally unless the 501(c)(3) entity is used for an illegal purpose. You should consult with your own tax advisor... Read More

Hi, !My ex husband had to take a early retirement due to illness. He has two retirement funds.

Answered 14 years and a month ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
The attorney who represented you in divorce proceedings can issue a subpoena to  your ex-husband to require him to produce information regarding his income sources and file an appropriate motion for modification based on changes in his income.
The attorney who represented you in divorce proceedings can issue a subpoena to  your ex-husband to require him to produce information regarding... Read More

Can I be fired from work on hearsay of a threat

Answered 14 years and a month ago by attorney Hilary B. Miller   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Business
As a general matter, employment in the United States is "at will." That means that an employee may be fired at any time for any reason, or for no reason at all. The employer need not have a "good" reason or even a factually correct reason.
As a general matter, employment in the United States is "at will." That means that an employee may be fired at any time for any reason, or for no... Read More
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