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For example, writing emails asking for mask donations on behalf of student-organizations. The student-organization is non-profit, there's no money.
I want to make sure this is okay as volunteering, as I am an F1 as a medical student.
answered on Apr 14, 2020
It sounds fine from what you wrote. The DOL looks to the following to determine whether you're actually volunteering.
Is the entity that will benefit/receive services from the volunteer a nonprofit organization?
Is the activity less than a full-time occupation?
Are the... View More 
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answered on Apr 8, 2020
It depends on time left and jurisdiction. In the federal courts there is the first step and compassionate Release. In the state if it’s a misdemeanor many DA’s are not opposing release resentence motions. I think if an inmate has diabetes heart problems or asthma or other respiratory issues... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
If your unemployment is related to COVID-19 you should eventually receive benefits from the day you lost your job. The new unemployment laws are being amended almost daily. Almost everyone now qualifies for some type of unemployment unless they receive paid leave or can work from home and get paid.... View More
I have an question from New York City. I am waiting for an asylum interview almost one year. So Far Was not schedule. it It is for one year already. I came with an F1 visa. I requested asylum when my visa was still okay. I want to go to Mexico, because of the CoronaVirus, I have the option to be... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2020
If you had not applied for asylum and you had possession of a valid F-1 visa then you could possibly travel to Mexico and return to the U.S.
However, your application for asylum has placed you in a predicament and you should not be traveling abroad unless you have no intention of returning... View More
Worked Monday, took the week off because of the corona virus (I’m 6 months pregnant and have a 8 year old with respiratory issues). Received a phone call Thursday (while I was using my paid time off) that things are “happening fast” and they need to make changes so they “eliminated” my... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Unfortunately no one will be able to answer your question at the present time. It's much more complicated given the facts you state.
Apply for unemployment benefits immediately. You should recover them. If you don't that would not be good because it's so easy to recover them... View More
This is a contract for salary
not service. The school shut down the day of start of season
answered on Mar 19, 2020
You should read the contract. If it was well written there would be a force de majure clause. The clause let's parties out of the contract for events beyond their control.
The clause may not be in there, and there maybe clauses in your favor, but without reading the contract no real... View More
I'm an NYU undergraduate student who rents an apartment with 3 other classmates in the Village a couple of blocks from NYU Washington Square. Due to CV19 pandemic, NYU has recently suspended classes for the rest of the semester and closed the campus and all dorms to students. We rent our... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2020
It would be irresponsible to provide you with a definite answer to your question without reviewing your actual lease and rider(s); however, can provide you with general information about leasing in New York. Unless a lease conditions the duration of the lease term on external events, like... View More
For example, say someone signed a contract 45-60 days ago, is it conceivable at some point in the near future (quarantines, lockdowns, clusters of outbreaks) a contract could be void because of the virus? Somewhat akin to "damage" perhaps? Or circumstances out of the seller/buyers control?
answered on Mar 13, 2020
It's probably unlikely that contracts would be considered void, as that would declare there is something defective in a contract, such as illegality or failure to meet requirements for formation of a valid contract. Textbook contract law holds certain conditions that serve to discharge... View More
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