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During my transition from temporary hire to permanent position was rewritten as a lower role than my counterparts due to varying education levels. The job function and responsibilities are identical but I’m paid $25k less.
answered on Dec 15, 2023
An employer can generally make any kind of job classification they wish, and change descriptions and set pay scales for most any reason except they cannot do this for reasons that are illegal. Setting different pay bands based on educational attainment or years in the industry is on its face... View More 
answered on Dec 15, 2023
There is no way to absolutely "guarantee" what people will do after one's death but taking the following 2 steps will make it more likely that final wishes will be honored:
1) pre-pay your expenses. If cremation and/or funeral arrangements are made while living and prepaid,... View More
I need answers on how an HOA can raise more than 10% a year? The association os grossly ripping us off. When asked to see their books as a Home Owner intitled to what I asked. I was turned down and that is not legal. Can you help?
answered on Dec 15, 2023
You’re not going to want to pay a lawyer’s hourly rates if you don’t want to pay $50 more per month or whatever the increase is. Maybe if you gathered a group of homeowners to share the legal fees, all being represented by the lawyer, that would be a way to make it affordable.
But... View More
Yes, the iphone 11 pro max and up have high radiation levels that does harm you I am a witness to this and the crazy part of it is that it started exactly seven months before they called for the Covid plandemic. I suddenly out of nowhere would listen to my music with their earplugs and my face... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2023
Your lay opinion as to both the “radiation” and its relationship to your vaguely described symptoms that are the same symptoms caused by countless possible other reasons (virus, allergy, bacterial infections, nerve related issues, etc.), and the total lack of any medical evidence to support it,... View More
I am trying to find out if these charges can be expunged in Maryland?
answered on Dec 15, 2023
Felony convictions of possession with intent to distribute are expungeable after a period of years, ranging from 3, 7 and 10 years after all terms of the sentence and probation are completed depending on the nature of the controlled substance (cannabis being in the shorter range) and the specific... View More
I am trying to find out if these charges can be expunged in Maryland?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
The process of expunging criminal records, especially for felony charges, varies significantly by state and the nature of the charges. In Maryland, the laws regarding expungement have specific criteria that must be met for a record to be eligible.
For charges related to Controlled Dangerous... View More
Sentence all suspended but , 30 days with 2 years of unsupervised probation. She is a two time felon and once released from these charges she goes right back to court for trespassing and malicious destruction of property. If found guilty will she violate her unsupervised probation and have to... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Whether she does her back-up time is up the the judge at the VOP hearing, but that is what she is facing. She has to be found guilty of the VOP first. That will typically depend on whether she is found guilty of the trespassing and malicious destruction of property. Therefore, her focus should... View More
Manufacturer has told me it is on AAA. But I did not contract with AAA. I got text and voicemail from Major manufacturer stating they towed car to repair shop. But car never arrived. It has been 10 days and AAA told me to report it stolen. I never got my personal belongings. My insurance... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
It is unclear whether your car was lost or stolen. If AAA lost your car while towing it, they would be liable for the fair market value of your vehicle, plus 6% sales tax, and tags. You may also be entitled to a rental car for a limited period of time. I do not know how they could lose the car. AAA... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
Filing for asylum does not provide legal status in the United States. How did you enter the U.S. legally with visa or illegally? Are you in affirmative or defensive asylum proceedings? To change status while in the United States, you need to have status. Since an asylum application is not status... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
If you have filed for asylum within six months of entering the United States, you are primarily in a pending asylum status. Accepting an H1B job offer while your asylum case is pending can be complex and depends on various factors.
Firstly, it's important to understand that an H1B visa... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
If you are convicted of the DUI, Maryland will be notified and can suspend or revoke your license. They typically will offer the ignition interlock in lieu of a suspension or revocation. You would receive a letter from the MVA.
If you receive the equivalent of probation before judgment in... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Yes, the other vehicle's insurance should pay for the property damages (excepting any difference for financing balance, ordinarily picked up by gap). In terms of the injuries you describe, you could arrange a doctor visit to get checked out to be certain you're okay. Think about arranging... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
The drunk driver who caused the accident will be liable to pay property damage up to the fair market value of your truck, or the cost of repairs, whichever is less. You would need “gap” insurance to cover the excess loan balance above what you receive for the total value of the truck. Gap... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Unfortunately, you are entitled to recover the fair market value of your vehicle plus 6% sales tax and tags. If there is still a balance, gap coverage will pay the loan if you have it. Otherwise, you are responsible for any remaining balance.
Since you were injured, you should obtain prompt... View More
A car hit another car on the highway which then hit me and we all spun out and crashed into eachother again and hit the guard rail. The guy who caused it was arrested for a dui. I didn’t go to the hospital but my back and neck do hurt. My credit is bad and I really loved my truck. I’m not sure... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2023
Sorry to hear about your accident. The car that started the chain reaction accident is at fault for all cars damaged including your property damage and personal injuries. However, if your car is declared a total loss and your remaining car loan is greater than the present market value of your car,... View More
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answered on Dec 10, 2023
Yes, you can travel to Canada for visa stamping at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate with your H1B approval notice. However, there are several important factors to consider before you make your travel plans.
First, ensure that you have all the necessary documents for the H1B visa stamping,... View More
I am in a lease agreement where both my roommate and I have signed the lease. Living with roommate has been affecting my mental health, so I want to leave before the end of the lease term. I informed my roommate and gave her a timeline asking if it would work for her she said yes but has stated she... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Consider the following potential courses of action in this situation:
Negotiate with your roommate: Communicate the impact on your mental health and express your desire to leave the lease. Offer assistance in finding a new roommate and suggest a financial incentive to encourage cooperation.... View More
Wicomico County,Md/ Also we will have a portta potty/ as well as trying to get a water reuse permit. We also will be using owner finance.
answered on Dec 15, 2023
Yes, a buyer can legally purchase a home in great condition, terrible condition or anything in between. People can purchase property without a home on it at all, or with a home they intend to bulldoze.
Now most of the time a bank will not lend money to a borrower to buy a home if it is... View More
Wicomico County,Md/ Also we will have a portta potty/ as well as trying to get a water reuse permit. We also will be using owner finance.
answered on Dec 8, 2023
You are confusing two concepts. You might be physically able to occupy the premises, but perhaps not without governmental response. Without septic the property will not have a Use & Occupancy Certificate. The property will not pass any septic inspection called for in the real estate contract,... View More
She is the only person that’s paid into the mortgage. She has 6 children one is deceased, 5 living. When she passes away she wants, after the house is sold (it’s already paid off) the money to be split evenly between the 5 living children and the the portion that would have went to her deceased... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
One option is to re-deed the house into her sole name. That would require the cooperation of the two children on the deed with her. Draft her will to distribute the house as she intends. By doing this, all her children would benefit by inheriting the house with a stepped-up tax basis equal to the... View More
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