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I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A: Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
I work for a medical insurance company. I have a previous history of substance abuse issues. I am certain my supervisor can view this info. I cannot prove they have ever accessed it, but I can prove that they have the capability of accessing it. In a recent meeting, I was told that “if I want to,... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hello,
My name is Dash. I'm a PA attorney with Equal Justice Solutions, a public interest law firm that represents employees.
I'm sorry to hear you have struggled with your addiction. It sounds like you are doing better, and we hope this issue at work isn't too... View More
I had the boat there since June. He kept giving me excuses why it wasn’t fixed. He won’t answer phone calls or text.
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hi,
My name is Dash. I'm an attorney who specializes at Equal Justice Solutions, a firm that specializes in consumer law (among other things). Full disclaimer, we are not licensed in Missouri, and recommend you reach out to a MO lawyer for further information.
First, who... View More
For context, I work in Delaware and Title 19 Ch 7 Subch I Sec 707 states that a 30 minute break must be given on shifts at least 7.5 hours; however, many employers, including my own, give them on shifts shorter than that. The same section states that meal breaks must be given after the first 2... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hi,
My name is Dash. I'm a Delaware employment lawyer with the law firm Equal Justice Solutions.
The short answer is no. In fact, under Delaware law, there is no requirement to give employees a lunch break if they work less than 7.5 consecutive hours. A plain reading of the... View More
I was in a mutual relationship with my employee. The relationship started once she was transferred to me and on a final written warning. After she transferred to me, she started to really excel and her attendance was immediately better. So I gave her more flexibility within the workplace. I did get... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Listen, and I say this from a place of love, but part of being a lawyer is giving people tough advice. Based on what you are saying above, the behavior may have been highly inappropriate.
First, unless you belong to a union or have an employment contract like a tenured professor, you are... View More
answered on Oct 8, 2024
Hello,
My name is Dash, I'm an attorney who used to be a prosecutor for the state of Delaware. I'm sorry to hear about what's going on with your son.
Double jeopardy is a concept recognized by both the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Delaware bill of rights.... View More
12 month lease was signed for 2024-2025 year (June 1-May 31), and it is being resigned for the same time period for 2025-2026. A new security deposit is being requested now (time of resigning), but the one for the current lease will not be returned until May/June.
answered on Oct 8, 2024
I'm a Delaware attorney who worked as a Deputy Attorney General with the Consumer Protection Unit until a few months ago.
What James has said is correct. I recommend you see if this is a miscommunication with the landlord.
If the landlord continues to insist on a second... View More
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