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In Colorado, are there any laws to stop derogatory and verbally abusive behavior from an ex?
Asked in Erie,  CO Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Communication has been expressly limited to TalkingParents.com between my ex husband and myself. I have the records available to me for evidence, and he uses TalkingParents for this communication. He takes every opportunity to call me many names, all which have to do with him implying that I have se...

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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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Sibling with a serious medical condition and requesting self-quarantine without risk of termination or denied unemployment
Asked in Norton,  OH Mar. 23, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My sibling in Ohio was diagnosed with late stage Polycystic Kidney Disease in Ohio, which may put him at high risk for Covid-19. His employer is not taking appropriate actions to ensure his safety, and are not enforcing cleanliness. They make jokes and will "cough" and come within 3 feet of him whic...

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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 we be forced to take a pay cut when we have an employment agreement ?
Asked in Miami,  FL Mar. 23, 2020 ,  4 Answers

I have an employment agreement but company is asking to go part time and be paid half. If I refuse will I be terminated for cause ?

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I accidentally Did not pay attention and accepted a fake $100 bill. I got fired and they final took $100 out of paycheck?
Asked in Salem,  OR Mar. 23, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I have been going through a hard time I became homeless with 2 kids and placed them with friends and I finally got a job at Subway restaurant. Things were finally going ok I even worked 11 or 12 days straight even had like 16 hrs of time always covering others shift. Well with the Coronavirus going ...

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Do I have a case?
Asked in Poughkeepsie,  NY Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers

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 position. I b...

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Can you sue your employer with a possibility of going out of business later?
Asked in Inglewood,  CA Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I dealt with discrimination and retaliation with me former employer who just laid me off. The severance agreement doesn’t sound fair and I decided to decline. On the other hand, company might go under due to recent crisis and Coronavirus. Would I be able to sue the employer in such case? What would ...

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Is it illegal to be extremely understaffed at a fast food restaurant?
Asked in Lakewood,  CA Mar. 22, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I work at McDonalds in CA and due to the covid19 situation, the store is losing money, so tonight they sent home 4 out of the 9 scheduled employees, leaving us extremely understaffed for a very busy night. I was doing the work for what should be 3-4 ppl alone (I’m 17). We needed one person for backw...

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Hi i like to know if any company is legally to reduce work hours and force to take PTO during the corona virus crisis?
Asked in Diamond Bar,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  3 Answers

pleas see below part of email : Dear fellow colleagues, Due to the current virus situation, as you can see, there has come an impact to the global economy and we have experienced a sharp downturn since late Jan. 2020. Therefore, with so many uncertainties ahead of us, we need to take a precaution me...

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What are the possible outcomes of this case, and the chance of each?
Asked in Colorado Springs,  CO Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

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Am I able to apply for unemployment due to the COVID-19 crisis going on even though I am a DACA recipient?
Asked in Mckinney,  TX Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My job has been affected by COVID-19 and I want to apply for hour reduction benefits but I don't want it to affect my DACA in the future when I'm trying to reapply.

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Am I entitled to receive unemployment ?
Asked in Lake Buena Vista,  FL Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I was laid off working part time while on SSD social security disability. I was not gainfully employed. Am I entitled to unemployment benefits - we were all laid off because of coronavirus

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I was injured on the and had total knee replacement surgery of my right leg my dominant leg the outcome is better then expected?
Asked in Lake Stevens,  WA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  2 Answers

Some people have said I can get a settlement on my knee replacement I want to have some information on what to expect

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Coronavirus order?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  3 Answers

Do I have to go to work if I’m a security guard, I’m scared to get sick and I guard a newspaper building. I don’t want to go out anymore

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What can I do about a rescinded job offer that I had been previously cleared to start?
Asked in Corona,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I was successfully selected for a job after an extensive assessment process. The job offer per my hire letter was “contingent” upon my successful passing of a background check. I successfully passed the background check and was notified by the company’s HR that I had been cleared to start. I officia...

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Can a hotel that has put you on furlough because of the covid-19 epidemic?
Asked in Menlo Park,  CA Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

My wife works at a hotel in the bay area that was forced to shut down because of the shelter in place order she works in the restaurant and they had placed on a 60 day furlough They informed us that our health vision and dental benefits would be expiring at the end of April on April 30 I was wonderi...

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Can I receive Florida unemployment if I was laid off working part time while on social security disability & Under income limits
Asked in Lake Buena Vista,  FL Mar. 21, 2020 ,  2 Answers

I was laid off because of coronavirus but I was working part time under the social security disability cap and wondering if entitled to unemployment benefits or not.

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Does E2 visa holders qualify for unemployment?
Asked in Tampa,  FL Mar. 21, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Hello, I have an E2 visa and i reside at Florida and i was working 50-60 hours a week at my company -- But due to restrictions imposed by the state due to the COVID-19 Virus, my hours are going to be cut drastically to be around 25-30 hours a week, might even go down to zero -- So i was wondering if...

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They fire us without warning
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Mar. 20, 2020 ,  4 Answers

Me and my 4 other coworkers got fired from Northridge Toyota without warning or any explanation so I need advice we all want to sue the company due to this tough time they did this to us

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