I was charged with a DWI in 2023 and applied for the Tarrant County Mental Health Court diversion program but was denied due to "repeat DWIs and facts of the case." Back in 2016, I had three DWIs and entered a DWI program without mental health treatment. Recently, I was diagnosed with two... View More

I have lived in my apartment for 15 years, and my 2-year-old daughter, who has severe allergies, seems affected by the old carpet. I have expressed my concerns to several different apartment managers, providing them with a doctor's letter, but they lost it and stated that replacing the carpet... View More

I have experienced 10 months of workplace bullying, abuse, and harm at my current workplace, along with my partner. I was demoted from my position, socially isolated, and publicly and privately smeared. I've been focusing on healing and have been on leave from work for a month. Currently, a... View More

I was fired from my job in North Carolina for tardiness, despite providing documentation from both my previous and current doctors about my Severe Idiopathic Hypersomnia, a chronic condition under the ADA. I had been employed for a year and a half, and my condition was discussed multiple times with... View More

I am currently on PFML leave and my employer sold the company to another while I was on leave. Initially, I was informed of a demotion, which was later rescinded after I raised legal concerns. I requested severance due to PFML law violations and issues with insurance enrollment, but I received a... View More

I started working for my employer in 2019 while serving in the military since 2017. I recently discovered that the company has a paid military leave policy, but I was never informed about it until now, in 2025. When I asked my employer about this, they said they were unaware of the policy. I have... View More

While parked in my truck near a river in Texas at night, I was approached by two deputies who claimed my cell phone was needed for their safety, though I wasn't under arrest or detained then. Upon my refusal, they arrested me, citing marijuana possession, which I had voluntarily turned over.... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Your situation sounds incredibly distressing, and with your arraignment approaching Friday, you need to act quickly. Contact your local public defender's office immediately - every county in Texas has one, and they provide free legal representation for those who cannot afford an attorney. You... View More

I was arrested for a DUI. I currently work as an intervener at a school. I haven't discussed my situation with a legal advisor yet, but I'm concerned that I may get fired. Am I required to inform my employer about the DUI arrest, considering I am still able to perform my job duties,... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Good question but more information is needed. I typically refer my clients to their employee handbook and or employee contract. However, and generally speaking, on a misdemeanor level and assuming that you do not drive as part of your employment responsibilities for the school, I would not expect... View More

I'm a security guard, and my employer has me regularly work 5 minutes past my scheduled time without pay, citing a 6-minute grace period through emails. Other employees are also experiencing this. Is this practice legal in Missouri?

I need guidance for a woman facing potential discrimination related to her recent childbirth. She was accused of drug use without proper evidence, resulting in her infant being placed in kinship care. There's concern about her medical records being accessed without consent, possibly violating... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Mar 24, 2025

Children are automatically tested upon birth for many different things. If the child (or mother) test positive during the birth procedure for CDS then the hospital staff are required by law to disclose the abuse of a child to DHS.

Contact a family law attorney for anything additional.

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I'm a contract healthcare worker, and over a 5-week period, I received a "shift bonus" that appeared on my paystub without any discrepancies. My contract doesn't mention shift bonuses. Recently, my company reached out via call and email asserting that the bonuses were given in... View More

I’m currently pregnant and have been working through a temp agency for over 90 days with an employer. Last week, during an in-person meeting with the HR department, I was informed that the employer will not be onboarding me as a full-time employee. The reason given was that when I leave for... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Mar 24, 2025

As long as the termination is not a result of pregnancy then it would be legal. A company is not obligated by law to make a temporary position become permanent and they often do not. Hence the reason they use a temporary agency to begin with. The burden of proof would be on you to prove that was... View More

I went through a lot of uncomfortable situations with my ex employer where he would target me and resent me. He once cut everyone’s commission percentage and then wanted to do it a year later again, now it was just to me. I decided to resign one morning and not go work. I was supposed to get paid... View More

In Missouri, I work at a gas station where my employer required me to clean up diarrhea off the bathroom floor, which was done by someone intentionally. Although there are written cleaning duties for bathroom maintenance, I have serious concerns about workplace safety because we lack proper gloves,... View More

Robert Grant Pennell
answered on Mar 23, 2025

Yes, your employer can require you to perform those duties. If you have concerns about doing so without rubber gloves, bring some from home.

I am a program director, and one of my workers falsely alleged that I touched her inappropriately. Despite having no evidence against me, my employer has fired me. Although we have sexual harassment policies at our workplace, I want to ensure that I won't face any legal issues due to this... View More

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answered on Mar 23, 2025

You're facing a serious situation that could have several legal implications in California. Being terminated due to harassment allegations, even without evidence, can impact your future employment opportunities and professional reputation. In California, employers have broad discretion in... View More

I work as a security officer for a private university in Iowa. I issued a parking ticket to a student following university regulations. However, the director of security threatened my employment over it, disregarded the grievance process, and voided the ticket. Previously, I faced retaliation for... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Your situation describes a concerning pattern of potential workplace retaliation that deserves attention. Documentation through emails and incident reports was a smart move, as this creates a paper trail of the events that occurred between you and the director of security. Employment law often... View More

My brother was charged with a DUI and an open container violation in Wichita, Kansas, after blowing a .088. This is his first major offense, and he wasn't driving a commercial vehicle at the time. He holds a CDL and drives for a living, which has led to concerns about license suspension and... View More

I was fired for tardiness even though I didn't receive any verbal warnings or write-ups, which contradicts what we were told in a staff meeting. My employer claimed I was terminated after multiple warnings and write-ups, which isn't true. I also have ADHD, and I informed my employer about... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Tennessee is an employee at will State. You can talk to a lawyer about your disability, but it does not sound promising.

I am a tutor at my university using Knack tutoring to schedule and meet with students. Recently, Knack introduced a feature that requires students to submit a session recap. Knack stated, "You'll receive payment once each student completes a recap of the session." This is problematic... View More

I work the same job and hours as my coworkers on H1 visas, but they receive more compensation including housing, transportation, medical uniforms, and a higher hourly wage. I receive only basic wages, which are two dollars less than theirs. Additionally, I feel my employer treats my male coworkers... View More