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Mandated 8 weeks unpaid
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My employer gave me the option to stay employed but mandated 8 weeks unpaid. Can I file unemployment for those 8 weeks?

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COVID-19 and eviction protection of those living as permanent residents in NJ.
Asked in Linden,  NJ Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have lived in an Extended Stay for 5 months in NJ who still take taxes and occupancy. I am now unemployed and May have difficulties living here. The 1st 3mths I paid monthly $2521 and I now pay weekly $745, however have lived here nonstop since 10/19. Does the new Eviction language coverage becaus...

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Can I sue a wedding venue for my deposit since my event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Asked in Pensacola,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  5 Answers

My wedding was set for April 26th of this year and we paid a 300$ deposit on a venue, and now with the President and CDC’s warning about gatherings of 10 or more we had to cancel. My fiance and I have compromised immune systems and can’t risk contracting the virus, as are a good chunk of our guests....

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Does FMLA apply under the current circumstances in New York to care for a child in need?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have a child with special need who is now at home from school. Does FMLA apply under the current circumstances in New York ? He needs supervision for his homework, medications, diet and a consistent structure to sustain his academic and personal progress made in the last few years. Does the recent...

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FMLA, Crisis and Work Return? Employment Lawyer needed?
Asked in Gainesville,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Hello, I have been on approved FMLA leave for about 9 weeks now. I was planning to go back the 23rd and have been in contact with my employer over the entirety of this 9 weeks. I was just informed yesterday I will NOT be going back to the hours I left from. (40 hours) Can they do this? How does this...

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My child’s father send me a threatening letter the jail has the letter what would they do about this before they release him?
Asked in Baltimore,  MD Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

My child’s father wrote me a threatening letter last week saying when he come out of jail he is going harm me and out child. I talk to the jail they have the letter. What would they do about this ? He lives not too far from me and I am afraid for my life. He comes home next month....

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As an employer can we use lower demand from our clients as a result of COVID as rights to terminate employment with "cause"?
Asked in Boston,  MA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

As a very small business (fewer that 20 staff), we don't have the money to trigger the "without cause" provisions of our offer letters.

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If my wife is a salaried employee in Delaware is she required by law to be paid during this pandemic?
Asked in Dover,  DE Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My wife was just informed today that she should file for unemployment because they are closing because of coronavirus concerns.

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Is immigration able to make interviews these days?
Asked in Staten Island,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  5 Answers

Does immigration still work on our cases or shut down due to coronavirus and can't schedule interview appointments? Any idea?

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COVID is a big problem right now, the landlord of the house I'm renting is allowing realtors/prospects to come in, can I say no?
Asked in Roseville,  MI Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

The landlord/owner of the home we're renting from has a key lockbox on the door, which I highly dislike. At this moment, we're in a crisis with COVID being a huge problem sweeping the nation. We requested if the landlord can withhold showings at this time during this circumstance. He initially agree...

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Do I have the right to deny father visitation due to coronavirus possibilities?
Asked in Grosse Ile,  MI Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I am the mother and 100% custodial parent. He pays child support and has visitation rights, though it is not regulated by any mandates. (I mean, there is not court set visitation days). My daughter is 16 years old. My reasons for visitation refusal are: 1) I am trying to keep her close to home (we h...

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Will a bankruptcy protect me from a civil summon?
Asked in Charlotte,  NC Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I tried to start a local trucking company in February 2019 and had to sign a lease for a dump trailer from Peak Leasing, and after about 1 week into the company running the truck that I had purchased to run my company with continue to give me problems, causing me to keep spending money weeks at a ti...

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We are required to work from home due to the coronavirus is it legal for my employer to Require me to be in front of a camera ?
Asked in Hollywood,  FL Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Is it legal for my employer to require me to be on camera in my own home if I’m having to work at home due to a pandemic

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Is Coronavirus considered ‘Act of God’ Venu csnceled 4/25/2020 in Radnor PA?
Asked in Radnor,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Our son and future dgt n law were to marry at ‘The Pomme’ in Radnor PA ON 4/25\2020 Can they get $$back from venu and all vendors? Due to this pandemic. Act of God?

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Do I need to leave the country before my J1 visa expires if my internship was terminated?
Asked in Austin,  TX Mar. 18, 2020 ,  3 Answers

My internship was unexpectedly terminated due to coronavirus' negative effect on the hospitality business. Do I need to leave or can I stay until my visa expires? Also what would happen if I got married to my boyfriend before the 30 day period after the termination.

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Can I legally hold my child during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Asked in Cedar Park,  TX Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have my 4th temporary orders modified that are in draft form, and not even signed by the judge currently. The other parent lives 500 miles from my home and we usually meet halfway, but our child's school has extended closure for spring break till April 3. At the risk of my child's health, my own a...

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Can I make a claim on disability insurance because the state has provided strong guidance that I close my dental office?
Asked in Gardner,  MA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I'm a dentist and I have two disability insurance policies (one for personal disability and one for business overhead). I pay a combined $17.5k per year for these two policies. And have paid this for close to two decades. Because of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, the state and the Mass dental soci...

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If the courts are canceled when you are in custody and it exceeds the 72 hours to see a judge don't they have to release you?
Asked in San Clemente,  CA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

So my friend was arrested on felony charges last week his court date was yesterday but the courts were canceled due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Don't they have to release him ?

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Can I withhold visitation of my child for 14 days due to COVID-19 health concerns because my ex traveled for vacation to Mexico?
Asked in Greenville,  PA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I have joint custody with my ex-husband. On March 14, he flew to Mexico for a vacation and will return March 21. On March 22 until March 26, my daughter was to be at his house for visitation. Due to COVID-19 and the CDC recommendation that those returning from international travel self isolate, am I...

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Will SSDI recipients receive the emergency $1000?
Asked in Boston,  MA Mar. 18, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Will SSDI recipients receive the Coronavirus emergency stimulus package of $1000?

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