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What can I legally do if I feel that someone forged my W4?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Consult an attorney.
Consult an attorney.

How do I go about having my previous employer investigated for forgery?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Russell J. Thomas, Jr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Prepare a written document and attach as much documentation as possible. Then take that material to the office of the District attorney in each county, and take that same paperwork to the nearest office of the FBI.
Prepare a written document and attach as much documentation as possible. Then take that material to the office of the District attorney in each... Read More

Is it legal for them to post my position on the same day I went to urgent care and found out I have carpal tunnel on both of my hands?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Arman Moheban (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If your carpal tunnel is work-related you can file for worker's compensation benefits and your employer has to compensate you for temporary and permanent disability.
If your carpal tunnel is work-related you can file for worker's compensation benefits and your employer has to compensate you for temporary and... Read More

Can my husband's company prohibit me from staying in his hotel room on a business trip?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by B. Casey Yim (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You might have a bigger problem w/ your husband. And it's not a legal one. Does he have a possible girlfriend on the side? This "company policy" of "no wives" on the 10 day trip, for no reason, sounds very suspicious.
You might have a bigger problem w/ your husband. And it's not a legal one. Does he have a possible girlfriend on the side? This "company policy"... Read More

How long do you wait until your visa interview is scheduled after paying the fees and getting the checklist?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Svetlana Boukhny (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It really depends on whether the submission to NVC of all the documents and forms is complete. It typically takes NVC about 30 days to respond to you after everything has been submitted. At that time, if everything is complete an interview date will be scheduled; if everything is not complete, they will let you know what additional information or documentation is required.... Read More
It really depends on whether the submission to NVC of all the documents and forms is complete. It typically takes NVC about 30 days to respond to... Read More

Is it legal for an agency to refuse providing treatment for employees exposed on health problems in their workplace?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edwin K. Niles (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It depends on the policy regarding health care.
It depends on the policy regarding health care.

Can a company's safety representative be aware of an employee's medical treatment when bringing the employee to the company doctor?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not know the answer to this question.
I do not know the answer to this question.

Can my pay be reduced, when I was given the position and not informed I was required to have additional college units?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Christine C McCall (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
There is nothing unlawful in what has occurred here. The employer has the legal right to act as it has.
There is nothing unlawful in what has occurred here. The employer has the legal right to act as it has.

Can school district adopt a policy of asking employees to cover tattoos AFTER employee was hired with tattoos?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no reason the employer may not do this. They could elect to discharge every one with a tattoo if they want to do this. There is no legal right in GA to display a tattoo in the work place.
I know of no reason the employer may not do this. They could elect to discharge every one with a tattoo if they want to do this. There is no legal... Read More

Are white males over 50 a minority?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I assume you are asking this relating to a discrimination cases. I do not practice that area of the law, and therefore I am unable to answer this question.
I assume you are asking this relating to a discrimination cases. I do not practice that area of the law, and therefore I am unable to answer this... Read More

How old do you have to be to work at child time day care?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not know. You should ask the state authority that licenses day care facilities. They make the rules.
I do not know. You should ask the state authority that licenses day care facilities. They make the rules.
I do not know that you have any legal right to drive a school bus, therefore, this may be denied to you. Not all discrimination is illegal.
I do not know that you have any legal right to drive a school bus, therefore, this may be denied to you. Not all discrimination is illegal.

What can be done if the harassment suit is being halted by the employer's bankruptcy case?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not practice bankruptcy law, so I am unable to answer this question. Bankruptcy filings stay certain procedures, including pending law suits. It is possible the bankruptcy court will lift the stay, and permit the suit to proceed, but I do not know if that is likely to happen or not.... Read More
I do not practice bankruptcy law, so I am unable to answer this question. Bankruptcy filings stay certain procedures, including pending law suits. ... Read More

What can I do if I was wrongly accused of fraud and was denied my last paycheck?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Sue them for the unpaid wages no remedy for falsely accused in GA.
Sue them for the unpaid wages no remedy for falsely accused in GA.

What can I do if I was wrongly accused of fraud and was denied my last paycheck?

Answered 12 years ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
If you are in Wisconsin, contact the Equal Rights Division/Wage & Hour Section or anywhere contact the US Department of Labor.
If you are in Wisconsin, contact the Equal Rights Division/Wage & Hour Section or anywhere contact the US Department of Labor.

What can I do if I was informed by my co-worker that my employer used my name, passed him off as me?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Notify the home land security or who ever did the background check.
Notify the home land security or who ever did the background check.

Can I file something against the school bus for letting my child get off someone else's house without permission?

Answered 12 years ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not know, but I suspect the school is exempt from law suits for this. The legal term is sovereign immunity. I suggest you consult with an attorney that sues schools. I do not. She could have been hurt, kidnapped or worse. But she was not, therefore, do you have any compensable damages? Likely not.... Read More
I do not know, but I suspect the school is exempt from law suits for this. The legal term is sovereign immunity. I suggest you consult with an... Read More