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Sue employer coronavirus
Asked in Silver Spring,  MD Mar. 29, 2020 ,  3 Answers

I became sick with coronavirus when my company decided to still send us out as employees (i'm a salesperson)

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Voluntary unemployment
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My company has been effected by the covid19– we were given three options voluntary unemployment form which I am uncomfortable signing because I was forced to not work, regular unemployment meaning if I chose this option they may not take me back and the final option which is leave of absence: do you...

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Recently had my hours cut temporarily due to the COVID-19 situation. Can I apply for unemployment insurance?
Asked in Tarzana,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Due to the COVID situation, I was working remotely from home and working part time. But since business has slowed down, and I am filed under a 1099, I was wondering if I am able to apply for unemployment benefits? If so, will this affect my employer at all? And does he need to be informed?...

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Can I collect unemployment benefits after resigning?
Asked in San Francisco,  CA Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I gave my company 2-week notice right before the coronavirus crisis broke and I'm now concerned it might take a long time for me to land my next job. I'm not sick, nor is anyone in my family. The job was just a bad fit for my career and I wanted to take some time off to find a better job. I have no ...

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Can my employer forbid me to use PTO or sick days?
Asked in San Diego,  CA Mar. 20, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I work in a restaurant as a sales manager in San Diego. Due to the covid19 situation my hours got reduced and we are about to close for an unknown time. We are being told that managers are not allowed to use our PTO or sick time during this time.

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Can I file for unemployment benefits due to having been let go because of the coronavirus with a special work circumstance?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I just started working full-time (40 hours/week) for an employer in January 2020 under a temp-to-hire contract through a recruiting firm. My paychecks came weekly and I will get a W-2 from them. I was just let go on Monday because the company laid employees off due to the coronavirus. I earned well ...

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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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Covid-19 pay false worded promises ?
Asked in New York,  NY Mar. 18, 2020 ,  1 Answers

A statement was released by my employer stating “any employee diagnosed wit Covid-19 OR placed on quarantine would receive up to two weeks pay! However we are now being told you have to be diagnosed to with the virus. Even though the quarantine was doctor ordered after being denied testing stating s...

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My fiancee was just demoted from her manager position because she was sick and had brought doctors notes every time ?
Asked in Lake Isabella,  CA Jan. 12, 2019 ,  3 Answers
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My fiancee has been getting terribly sick and has had go to the Er multiple times each time she has her doctors notes and the general manager had wrote her up for being sick shortened her hours and is trying to write her up for anything she can

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Wrongful termination for medical reasons
Asked in Denison,  TX Dec. 27, 2018 ,  1 Answers
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I've been suffering for seven years from a condition that causes excruciating pelvic pain, lower back pain, and fatigue for up to 6 days at a time and is cyclical related to reproductive health issues. The pain affects my ability to walk, stand, sit, and causes urinary urgency and pain if I hold my ...

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Dwi charge without breath test?

My friend was arrested for drunk driving/dwi, but did not take breath test. I dont understand how she can be charged with dwi if the cops cant prove she had alcohol in her body with a breath test--is this legal?

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What to do during a DUI checkpoint?

This is a hypothetical story: These past weekend, many drivers were arrested in the San Fernando Valley for DUI. I am not a drinker, but sometimes I need to take medication which may contain a bit of alcohol. So far I have never ran into a DUI checkpoint, but I am afraid my medication can get me in ...

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