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Can I sue for negligence or long term health issues?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   7 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You seem to have a workers compensation case. Consult with a lawyer.
You seem to have a workers compensation case. Consult with a lawyer.

What can I do if my doctor failed to turn in my FMLA paperwork, despite daily contact and reassurance it would be done?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Thomas Edward Gates (Unclaimed Profile)   |   6 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You need to retain an attorney to assist you.
You need to retain an attorney to assist you.

If I stole from my employer and returned the merchandise, can they still press charges?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by Mark T. Peters, Sr. (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Yes, they can press charges, but I would tend to believe the manager. What you can do is not steal any more.
Yes, they can press charges, but I would tend to believe the manager. What you can do is not steal any more.

If someone takes pictures of you and turns them into a public office do you have the right to see those pictures and to know who took them of you?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I know of no right in GA to remedy what you apparently think is a problem.3 If some one makes commercial use of the photo (such as in an advertisement) you have a right to sue, but, otherwise, it is not illegal to take pictures of any one in public in Ga.
I know of no right in GA to remedy what you apparently think is a problem.3 If some one makes commercial use of the photo (such as in an... Read More

How will I know the expiration date of my i94?

Answered 12 years and 6 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You should show your documents to an attorney so an attorney can review and advise you.
You should show your documents to an attorney so an attorney can review and advise you.

Can I change from b1/b2 to L1 visa from Kampala Embassy?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You need to get a new visa. Surely, you can try.
You need to get a new visa. Surely, you can try.

Must employers pay minimum wage to contractors/1099-employees, i.e., not only W2 employees?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Jason Thomas Olivier (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It depends. Did you have a written agreement? What rights did you waive? Contact a local attorney like me to discuss your case further. There are too many unknowns right now.
It depends. Did you have a written agreement? What rights did you waive? Contact a local attorney like me to discuss your case further. There are too... Read More

Can I appeal judge's decision?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
You may appeal, but you will be bound by what is in the record. No off record info can be used.
You may appeal, but you will be bound by what is in the record. No off record info can be used.

Is it okay for my boss to send me that sarcastic text message?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   4 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
In GA, mere rude behavior is not illegal. Yes, that sounds legal to me. Rude, but legal Do not be guided by your emotions.
In GA, mere rude behavior is not illegal. Yes, that sounds legal to me. Rude, but legal Do not be guided by your emotions.

What do I do with a contractor that has not finished the job?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   5 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Have a lawyer send him a letter to either finish the job as contracted, or refund the unused money.
Have a lawyer send him a letter to either finish the job as contracted, or refund the unused money.

How long is an accident case open?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
There is no set period of time for an accident case to be open. If you are unhappy with your current counsel, you have a right to change. If you believe your current counsel is not doing what you want, perhaps you should have a frank conversation with him or her and find out what the problem is.... Read More
There is no set period of time for an accident case to be open. If you are unhappy with your current counsel, you have a right to change. If you... Read More

How long is an accident case open?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
While there is a deadline to start a suit, there is no time limit on how long it may be pending. You should ask these questions of your own lawyer, and not rely on others that do not know the entire situation.
While there is a deadline to start a suit, there is no time limit on how long it may be pending. You should ask these questions of your own lawyer, ... Read More

How long is an accident case open?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It depends on the case.
It depends on the case.

Is it possible to receive compensation for the loss of all our belongings in an apartment?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
I do not have enough facts to answer this question. Why are you out of the apartment. Discharged? Fire/flood?
I do not have enough facts to answer this question. Why are you out of the apartment. Discharged? Fire/flood?

Is it possible to receive compensation for the loss of all our belongings in an apartment?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
It depends on what happened to you guys. If apartment was insured, etc.
It depends on what happened to you guys. If apartment was insured, etc.

Is it possible to receive compensation for the loss of all our belongings in an apartment?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Atty. Richard F. Rice (Unclaimed Profile)   |   3 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Possibly. Contact your local county/circuit court to file a small claims action.
Possibly. Contact your local county/circuit court to file a small claims action.

What can I do if my former employer is calling and sending me emails and text messages?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Mr. Paul L. Whitfield (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Sounds like a big time loser you could sue him for libel, slander, defamation of some kind but you would have to prove real dollar damages and you probably cannot. I would suggest you report this behavior to the dental board in Raleigh and let them deal with him I don't think he would continue bothering you if the eyes of his regulators were on him.... Read More
Sounds like a big time loser you could sue him for libel, slander, defamation of some kind but you would have to prove real dollar damages and you... Read More

What can I do if my former employer is calling and sending me emails and text messages?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by William L. Sanders (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Go see the district attorney about getting a restraining order against him.
Go see the district attorney about getting a restraining order against him.

What can I do if my former employer is calling and sending me emails and text messages?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Andrew Tyler Velonis (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Sounds like this guy has real problems (drugs? bi-polar?). First, document everything: save all the text messages and anything else that can be saved. Next, work up a diary of what happened. Reconstruct every detail that you can recall, especially names and dates, and write them all down. Next, contact any of the other former employees that you can and have them do the same. Then, when you have all that info, file a complaint with your state's board of health and department of labor. Bouncing checks is illegal, and bouncing an employee's payroll check is serious. This guy has a screw loose and needs to be suspended from practice until he gets his act together.... Read More
Sounds like this guy has real problems (drugs? bi-polar?). First, document everything: save all the text messages and anything else that can be... Read More

What can I do if my former employer is calling and sending me emails and text messages?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by attorney Alena Shautsova   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Go to the police and file report for harassment.
Go to the police and file report for harassment.

What can I do if my former employer is calling and sending me emails and text messages?

Answered 12 years and 7 months ago by Marco Caviglia (Unclaimed Profile)   |   8 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Advise him clearly, in writing, that he is harassing you and that you will file charges unless you never hear from him again. If he continues, file Aggravated Harassment charges against him in criminal court.
Advise him clearly, in writing, that he is harassing you and that you will file charges unless you never hear from him again. If he continues, file... Read More
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