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We were hit by a drunk driver but CHP did not perform a sobriety test. Instead the officer let him smoke a cigarette. The officer was told by locals that the man who hit us was “just weird” so he was let go. When we went to check our car at the tow yard his was there and filled with alcohol... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2023
Your circumstances are irritating, most certainly, however, you are missing a point, that is, "Who caused you damage?" By the time the CHP got there, the accident had already occurred and the damages were already imposed on you, even if you had continuing treatment for PI damage. As a... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Speeding and no license in possession are pretty minor offenses (depending on speed and location). Should not affect probation. But if it was a suspended license, could be more serious. Lots of attorneys practice Traffic Ticket law in OR. Call one. Thanks for using Justia ask a lawyer.
Later a cop driving thru a business parking lot spots your tags and tows your vehicle .can they legally tow it when you have been getting car ready to be smogged with 4 or 5 hundred in recent receipts showing your trying to get it legal again ,but now the cars towed and all the "storage fees... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Exasperating. Not clear what your question is, are you complaining that you were cited for expired tags when they were expired? It is a fix it ticket, $25 processing fee with proof of correction. But you cannot correct because your car was impounded, not really clear why, and you need to smog it.... View More
Property
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Depends when the work was done and at whose request? Also if the work was in compliance with the licensing laws- work on real property must be done by a licensed contractor if it is over $600.00 in value. You should contact a real property attorney in your local areas soon as possible. Thanks for... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
That would depend on what has happened to the property in the last 23 years. Who paid the taxes? If it was sold at a tax lien, that was the time to assert your rights. IN whose name is the property now? Deceased people cannot own real property. You should consult with an attorney that handles... View More
Moved into a townhome, place was not very clean but major problems are mold in the washer and fire door is warped and requires force to open. Manager still hasn't given us copies of a lease and refused to do an initial walkthrough when we first moved in.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Do your won walk through with photos. Send the LL a notice re: repair and decuct to get the washer cleaned and repaired, and a notice that you will be deducting the cost of using a different cleaning facility and deducting that from the rent. You might want to ask for a complete replacement of the... View More
The owner called tow truck company trying to get car back what happens now?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Were the Police involved in the tow away? If so why did you have to sign? Usually cities have a 72 hour rule re: abandoning vehicles on the street, tow away after 72 hours. The police come out and mark the car then tow away after 72 hours. If that happened, no problem. Months is pretty... View More
Rented storage 10+ years, as a perfect tenant. Storage manager calls me with a proposal. The owners need my 10’x20’ storage because it’s on the end and they’re doing construction. The owners said that if I move my storage by next week, I can have a vacant 10’x30’ storage that is up the... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Usually Oral contracts are just as enforceable as written ones if you can prove the terms. However, in storage rental, you usually have written agreements that say they cannot be modified unless in writing. You should make an appointment with a local attorney to discuss and show him all your... View More
I, 21f, work for security overnight at a hotel in the Greater Boston area. I am the only female in my department and for almost three months the closet person to my age was still 20+ years. 2 weeks in ind. said the n-word twice and reported false information to our director regarding my... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Short answer- yes, but there is no money in it. You need to file Gender/ Racial harassment complaints with the HR department. What they are doing is harassing you because you are female and black. This is prohibited under both Federal and state law. By filing a formal, detailed complaint, you... View More
Can barristers in England and Wales or lawyers in US engage in private business ventures? Can they, for example, own and run private schools or be CEOs of a software company while they are also practicing and appearing in courts?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
IN the US, yes. UK- who knows??? Barristers and Soliciters are treated differently. But for the most part, my opinion is that they can run private, non law related businesses.
We were promised a bonus for staying employed for 6 months with our company January 1,2023- June 30th, 2023 and mine is being withheld because I had an incident on July 8, 2023 and everyone that stayed got their bonus paid out on July 21, 2023 except for me. I am currently employed with the company... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
From your description, this appears to be a breach of contract, of course you don't say what the "incident" was. If it was severe enough to warrant your termination, the employer may have justification, but you are still employed, so it cannot be that bad, can it? You should discuss... View More
So when I finally received my new prosthetic my boss told me he couldn't wait and had to hire someone else. He told let's play it by ear and that he might be able to get me a couple nights at the door. I was working 5 days a week in the kitchen and the job I was doing was built around me... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Multiple questions here. First possible discrimination by failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to a physically handicaped employee. Next, possible violation of the Family and Medical Leave act, if you were employed for over a year and worked over 1250 hours during that time. Finally, an... View More
i was given a warning and i sign it, the next day i put in my two weeks, can a company fire me for putting in my two weeks ?
answered on Aug 1, 2023
In most states you are considered an "at will" employee, which means that you can quit or be terminated without any advance notice, and without any reason. Retaliation via an employment termination for giving 2 weeks notice of quitting, is not usually, by itself, a recognized form of... View More
In California, My Ex Employer is not issuing me experience letter.
My Ex employer says that - he paid me salaries when I was not billable for almost 3 months.
Yes he paid me, but I asked my ex employer to not to pay me if I am not billable. I have said that in emails, within 15... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
From your description, you must have been here on a special visa to be able to work as a foreign employee. Because of that you may have a special situation requireing the assistance of an immigration attorney. In normal circumstances, a California employer does not have to provide any employee... View More
I am an exempt, salaried restaurant manager in Illinois. More and more we are being required to attend video meetings on our days off. I spent 3 hours of my last day off on video conferences. Is the employer allowed to mandate this on days off without compensatory time? Do they just own me... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Federal and state laws require employers to compensate employees for time employed. "Employed" includes time you are permitted, allowed or required to work. "Suffered to work" is another phrase used. If these are "required" meetings, then the employer is obligated to... View More
My former employer received a wage garnishment on me from a past debt. She is actually handing it to customers and employees talking badly on me.
3 customers and 2 employees have come to me about this. I am so embarrassed.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
You should speak with a local attorney that practices in this jurisdiction. Many states have confidentiality rules with respect to wage garnishments, and these are not public documents, others are different. Whichever, these are clearly being revealed for the purpose of negatively impacting your... View More
I should fill out to make this determination. I am not sure if my employer can retaliate if I fill out this form to make this determination. What is the best route I could take in this situation? Is there a way I can try and avoid retaliation? I live in Florida.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Many employers deliberately misclassify employees as independent contractors, that way the employer can avoid paying their share of Federal and State employment and uninsurance taxes. You need to discuss with a local FL attorney about your rights, you may have other types of violations- improper... View More
I have it in writing from the temp agency to be there at 7 and I only heard from the supervisor that it was supposed to be 630 after he fired me. What can I do? I dont feel like this is right at all.
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Very sorry to hear that you were treated this way. The Temp Agency created this problem for you, you should ask them to straighten it out. If you cannot go back to work at the former company, ask the temp agency to provide you a new placement on a priority basis, without a charge to you. You... View More
I was a volunteer then an employee w/ a religious/spiritual nonprofit from 2017-2021. Between 2017 and 2019 I put approx $2000 of purchases for the organization on my personal credit card. I neglected at the time to ask for reimbursements. It's all documented. They say a statute of limitations... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Unfortunate that you neglected to assert your rights in a timely manner. $2000 is a lot for an employee to be gifting to the employer. However, in addition to the theories listed you may be able to avail yourself of a 4 year statute of limitations, which again, only reaches back to August 2019,... View More
i was rented an apt in a bldg that is on the dangerous bldg list
answered on Aug 1, 2023
Sacramento has some pretty strict rules about neglected buildings. If left vacant for too long (30 days!) the building can be cited and put on the dangerous building list. If you rented this and have a written rental agreement, you may be legally entitled to occupy this, but depending on why the... View More
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