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Q: Must CA employer pay unused vacation if no formal policy?
I worked for a private employer in California from 2021 to 2026 and received one week of paid vacation each year, as reflected on my pay stubs under "PTO" or "Vacation." My employer also confirmed in a text message that I was entitled to one week of paid vacation annually.... View More 
Michael R Trust
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
Hello. If this was vacation or PTO, it was due and payable at termination if you gave 72 hours or more of notice. If you didn't, it was due 72 hours after your last day. If you were terminated, it was due at termination. You may be entitled to waiting time penalties. The Labor Code makes... View More
Q: Can I get a lawyer for injury after falling at a gas station?
I fell at a gas station in Florida on May 28 because the concrete was not leveled. Due to the fall, I sustained injuries. I did not file a report with the gas station management at the time. Could I get a lawyer for injury claims related to this incident?
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Jul 26, 2026
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answered on Jul 26, 2026
You can still pursue a claim if the condition causing your fall was dangerous and it wasn’t open and obvious. Your claim would be stronger if it happened at night with poor lighting. Take pictures of the area where you fell at the same time of day/night. Also if you just sustained bumps or... View More
Q: Can I get a lawyer for injury after falling at a gas station?
I fell at a gas station in Florida on May 28 because the concrete was not leveled. Due to the fall, I sustained injuries. I did not file a report with the gas station management at the time. Could I get a lawyer for injury claims related to this incident?
Jedediah Main
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
Yes, you can hire a lawyer, and the fact that you did not file a report that day does not sink your claim. A report is not a legal requirement. It just means you will lean harder on other proof, so gathering it now matters.
As a paying customer you were a business invitee, which means the... View More
Q: How to proceed after transferring a car before filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
I've filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but I transferred a car within the 2-year time frame before filing. How do I proceed with this situation, and what steps should I take to address it with my bankruptcy filing?
Brian V. Lee
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
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answered on Jul 25, 2026
That two-year window matters because of one specific bankruptcy statute: Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. It lets a trustee look back two years and undo transfers that either didn't get you fair value or were made to keep an asset away from creditors.
Here's the bottom line:... View More
Q: How will my inherited IRA impact child support payments?
I am expecting a baby in February or March of 2027 with someone I have no relationship with. The mother is from Nevada, and she will have full custody of the child, as I live in Pennsylvania. I'm concerned about how my financial situation will affect potential future child support... View More
Philip Spradling
answered on Jul 25, 2026
answered on Jul 25, 2026
In Nevada, your inherited IRA could affect child support payments. Under Nevada law, child support payments are based on income. Interest payments, or even regular required withdrawals of principle, could be considered income. Different judges decide differently, and the law is not settled.... View More
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