Title: Employment Law: Fired for Possible Event 2 Years Ago?!?

Question:
Hello,

Let me start by saying I worked in Texas for an online marketing company.

In 2013, two of my coworkers were terminated after our CEO went on their computer and read through their emails and messenger chats. In the chats, there were some anti-Semitic things that were said, allegedly. I was a part of these conversations, but to what I extent, I'm not sure, because I was never really provided the messages and never really warned about my conduct. I did apologize to the CEO after the event for anything I may have said that was inappropriate...this is where things get weird...over the next 2+ years, I continued to work for the company and thought I had developed a decent relationship with the CEO. I was given raises, bonuses and promoted, and they even allowed me to shift my schedule around for night classes. I talked to the CEO casually in the office and had zero issues with her. In fact, I received good reviews each year and holiday bonuses.

Today, I went in to work and I was asked by her to meet her in her office before the start of the day. I was told that I was being terminated for being an "antisemite" without much context. I asked her to provide me documents about the situation and she did not. I did not clarify, but I think it has to do with the messages from 2013. I'm not sure if she read something recently in them that set her off or what really occurred, it was so random.

I was in shock when this happened this morning and explained to her that I told her that I apologized in the past when the messages allegedly occurred--I have no idea what exactly was said in the messages because they were never provided to me or what my role was entirely in them. I know I probably said some bad things--I went to therapy after the incident and was going through a divorce. I did the right thing and apologized to her at the time for anything she may have read. My feeling was that my role was not as big as my coworkers, because they were let go immediately.

I am just confused as to why she choose now to terminate me after giving me raises and good evaluations. I also talked to her directly over the years and she never game me any indication that she was really upset over the messages.

She also offered me what appeared to be a handwritten check for wages she owes me, which I turned down because it was suspicious--I'm not even sure that taxes were taken out. This leads me to think she made a completely irrational decision without thinking about it much.

I have applied for unemployment. I'm just wondering if I have any legal rights? I turned down multiple offers from other employers while continuing to work for this company--one time, I even told her I turned down an offer to stay and she commended me for it. I'm kind of in shock right now...

Answer:
 Absent an employment contract, you can absolute be fired for this, even much later.

Will you get unemployment?  I have no idea.


Title: (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) I am a pilot and signed a two-year training contract for a cargo airline, but left after the first year.

Question:
Hello all.

In February of 2015, I joined an airline that flies cargo in South Florida. it is a part 135 operation, and I signed a two-year contract for a salaried co-pilot (SIC) position.

The first few months went by without issue, but after a while I began having a difficult time continuing my duties. the main issue was the Chief Pilot had too much power, and began making me tend do duties which I had not agreed to initially, such as - providing transportation to other pilots to and from the airport, travelling to Puerto Rico to cover an absent pilot, fix the tire on his company car while he flew the line (i did not pay for the new tire) and transport the company car back to Orlando from Miami overnight (twice, and once where I had to fly the next day.)

In late 2015, the Chief pilot decides he wants a month off of work, so he appoints me Chief Instructor of the airline, and it was my responsibility to train two new pilots and sort out all of their new hire paperwork. I was given ZERO training for this position, and was not signed off in any way for this new position. at his discretion I continued, and had to commute between Miami and Orlando in order to continue with their training. I was not reimbursed for any of these trips, nor did I receive any increase in salary. After his return, he threatened me with suspension, termination, and legal action from the FAA to revoke my pilot certificate. It was at this point our relationship soured completely.

It was also at this time our airline began flying to Cuba. for these trips, our loading was left up to the company, as the company we took cargo from was a sub-contractor to an airline, and not flying their own cargo. for these trips, the airline continually accepted cargo that was over the weight limit of the 135 regulation and the aircraft capacity. when I mentioned this, I was told to keep quiet, because, "we have to work hard to keep our customer."

two months after this continued, the Chief pilot found a cartoon of himself left in the airplane, which I have yet to see in person. since it was found in an airplane I flew, and since our relationship was fairly bad, he blamed me, and gave me a one week suspension without pay, and said my upgrade to captain (which I had been told I would receive the same month) was suspended indefinitely. after this, I went to the owner and voiced my frustrations and those of my fellow line pilots, and he basically told me to "make peace" with the chief pilot, because without him the airline would have to suspend operations until a new one is found.

I gave notice of my resignation and told the owner I had no intention of denying my contract and that I would pay, I just needed to start at my new job, where I am not yet receiving income. he said fine and to make an offer once I was able. Now I get a call from his lawyer, and I hear from my friends still at the company that the chief pilot is ridiculing me to all the line pilots, and he guarantees them that the owner is "coming after me hard" to get all the money I owe within 30 days, or I will be taken to court and given an 18% penalty.

to this day, I have yet to be given a copy of the contract I signed.

(TL/DR) The main points i'm making are:
-I signed 2 year contract
-I quit because I was being harassed and threatened
-I agreed to pay back the contract in time
-the owner changes his mind after I leave and comes after me for everything at once

My questions are: does anyone have any experience in this field? I don't have any friends who have broken a contract.

Do the circumstances of my departure give me any sort of leverage in this situation?

my residence is still in Florida, but I have not been there in one month, and expect not to return for a while. can they chase me if I'm out of state? and how can I defend myself from having to appear in court, as my job is currently in Salt Lake City, and I will not be able to return at their discretion.

Thank you all in advance

Answer:
 So you have a number of issues here, but here's some legal advice for your career.

Driving a company car is duty time. If you have to fly the next day, and the rest period is not long enough, then you MUST refuse to fly. This is on you as much as the company.

The same goes for flying over weight cargo. Ensure you can back it up with the documentation, and refuse to fly. You could be fired, but at least you'll get unemployment while you look for a new job (which in those conditions you should be anyway). If you are fired, the training agreement is likely void. The job market for pilots it great right now, go find something a lot better. One year training contract as a maximum and never for recurrent. Ever.


Title: I'm a massive idiot and got 2 speeding tickets in one night.

Question: As stated above I'm a massive moron and for being this awful. So I live in Illinois, so here is the situation, I managed of obtain 2 speeding tickets in one night 40 minutes apart from each other, the first ticket was getting onto the highway and was pulled over going 107 in a 65 he was nice enough to not give me reckless driving charges, just gave me a speeding ticket, but in Illinois it's a class A misdemeanor, and I've got a court date on October 8th, I've got a bad history of speeding but other then that I'm an upstanding citizen with no other violations other then having traffic violations, my other ticket is a 46 in a 30 on a residential road a routine speeding ticket, I'm not so much concerned about the 46 in a 30 but the 107 misdemeanor is really freaking me out, worst of all I want to be a cop but I feel this will pretty much bar me from law enforcement. So I'd like to know what can I do to lessen this 107 ticket.  I don't have to get off but maybe have it lessened to not a misdemeanor. Should I get a traffic attorney or just role with the punches and take my punishment? Your answers will be greatly appreciated.

Answer:
 You seem to show an intense ability not to care when the police tell you to slow down.

What do you want the court to do? You can ask, but they are simply going to see that 40 min later you were doing the same dangerous activity. Why would they give you any sense of mercy when you have proven that letting you off just means that you will do it again.

You could be looking at 364 days in jail and 2,500 dollar fine.

Should you get an attorney? Do you even have to ask?


Title: A girl threw rocks at me and I threw one back that chipped her tooth, advice?

Question:
Alright so here's what happened: I went to lunch at my high school, standing outside by the tables the school owned with some friends. I'm talking with my closest friend there, not talking to anyone else or saying anything that would trigger a response. One that I was not an enemy of but certainly not friends with started throwing rocks at me. I'm a slim dude and I was able to dodge most of them, one hit my elbow. I told her to stop twice or maybe a third time, she didn't.  I grabbed a rock and held it like I was going to throw it, and when she started digging for another rock I tossed it lightly, aiming for her shoulder. Unfortunately for both of us she turned to throw a rock right when I threw that one, and it chipped her tooth. School called it horseplay, I got 3 days of in-school suspension, the girl's punishment would not be disclosed by the school. I was mad about that, so I phoned a friend and turned out, no punishments for her. On my first day back before school even started I was taken out of the commons by the principal and taken to her office where a policeman was waiting. They informed me that the girl had pressed assault charges, and I was taken to a department where I was fingerprinted and had a mugshot. Went back to the school and was taken home by my father.

The incident was a little over 3 months ago IIRC, and the DA just determined that it would not be worth the court's time to have a case, so I'm left with 6 months of probation. I couldn't get the girl in trouble because "attempted assault" doesn't exist, according to what the officer told me. I don't think I can try to charge assault for the rock that grazed my elbow now that so much time has passed. What can I do?

Answer:
 Talk to your parents.

You do not, nor did she, "charge" or "press" any charges. She reported and the DA/Police decided to charge or press. You have same option. You report, they decide. Answer #2: This doesn’t make any sense. The DA can’t just give you probation. You would either need to agree to it in a plea deal or go to trial.

Also, the threat of assault is a crime in most jurisdictions.

Where are you located? How old are you? Have you told your parents about this? Have you hired a lawyer? Answer #3: You can learn not to throw rocks, largely.

If the school has decided not to discipline the girl, and the police have decided not to recommend charges (and while "attempted assault" may not be a thing, assault is), then that's pretty much the end of it. You're a minor, so you can't file suit, and even if you could, you have no damages to recover from her.

In the future, retaliating against violence with violence is a bad strategy, both for safety reasons and for legal reasons. Get to safety, instead, and then talk to the school about people throwing rocks at you. You'll be in a much stronger position if you don't stoop to their level.


Title: Community College charging late fees after the semester starts and after financial aid has been approved. Hundreds of students being robbed!

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
School Related Issues

Answer:
 >Just to be totally clear about whats happening:

And yet you managed to be less than clear about what's happening.

You were assessed a fee for computer labs?  And now you're being charged a late fee on your failure to pay the fee for the labs?


Title: Son came home with a car DIFFERENT from the one we looked at the dealership.

Question:
My son and I went to a car dealership earlier today. He was looking to buy a used SUV to build credit. He took interest in a 2014 Ford explorer he saw online. He set up an a appointment to go to the dealership and my wife and I went along with him. My wife was willing to be the co-owner of the vehicle if my son's credit didn't approve. We get to the dealership and he asks if he can see (we'll call him "K") K. K meets up with us and we told him that we we're interested in an explorer. K tells us he has one available in our price range and to give us a few minutes to he'll bring it out for a test drive. We wait a bit and K comes back to tell us to hold on a bit more cause it needs gas. (does it have a point in the story, not sure but every detail is important.) K eventually knocks at the window letting us know to come outside. The explorer we saw was very nice, black rims, black interior, very clean, and interior seats felt silky smooth. K asks if we're ready to drive it. and my son and I we're like "it's not necessary". At that point it was decided we wanted it. And my son went for it, he wanted it. He tells K that we'll take it and asks if he could get approved. He did with the help of his mother, and together they did all the paperwork. with all the paperwork set and done, K gave us a voucher to go eat at a restaurant nearby. At this point it's getting a bit late. My wife and I had to head home because he have to plan for tomorrow's events at our home. So, we decide that we take the food to-go leave him at the dealership and he could drive back with the car.

About an 2 hours ago, he arrives home (we all live together). It's a different car. the exterior is still black, but looks a bit....different. The rims are different gray, and the interior seats were tan. This was a completely car. And I can't believe my son for not speaking up and saying anything. A couple scratches he and there (doesn't look accident related though.) and the rubber sealing for one of the doors is loose (not a big issue on it's own either, but still noticeable)

I hear his side of the story on what happened after we left. He waits for a long time until they finally gave him the key. He sees the car and knew immediately something was up, but was like "mehh" and just took it home.

Then it hit me. we we're looking at a newer version of the car. My son calls K and told him that I was bit angry. He tells him that yes he did show them the car he wanted, but it was a car that he couldn't afford even his mother's credit. my son tells me that he's going to the dealership Monday to take care of it, but he doesn't seem too worried (outside it doesn't) I am ashamed of my son for just being okay with this, but he too was so angry with himself for letting this happen and he looks like he could breaking down any moment now. (Trust me, he gets angry at himself more than anything)

My son is not the assertive type. He just accepts what's given to him and just goes with it. (that's a problem on it's own) but after realizing what's happened, we (especially my son) want to do something about it. But right now, where do we begin (if we even can) is it possible to return it? is it possible to void a contract? Since my wife is a co-owner can we use this to help our case? She never looked at that car after all.

Help. I think I'm starting to get nervous

Answer: If his paperwork matches the car he came home in, then that's his new car.  Sounds like your son shouldn't have been left alone to complete the deal.


Title: [Missouri] What happens if circumstances outside my control prevent me from earning a livable wage?

Question: I work at restaurant in a state that has horribly unpredictable weather. Tonight, after a bad ice storm left the restaurant void of customers, the management forced everyone to go home, because God forbid a multi-million dollar company has to pay anyone $4/Hr. for longer than they have to. If winter storms prevent me from earning tips, I will lose my source of income and so much more because of it. Where do I go for help?

Answer:
 What's your legal question?

>Where do I go for help?

Ask a social worker and see if you qualify for welfare or other benefits.


Title: Seasteading?

Question:
The significant other and I are kicking around retirement ideas, and one I'm mulling over is basically constructing a series of connecting artificial islands, with the intent of making them a residence, and provided I have a design that won't immediately kill us all, perhaps a unique little bed&breakfast.

My question is, would such a thing be legal to part near the US coast, and in territorial waters of the same?  The system I have in mind would be mobile, so if a hurricane were coming in, we could at least scoot in to the lee of an island, but it would be no fast mover by any means.

What legal concerns may I have?  How would it differ, if it were built in a public lake?

It may end up being fairly large and irritating.

EDIT: Location possibilities include florida keys, off the eastern seaboard, or in a large lake anywhere in country.  Limiting my inquiry to the United States, that should be more than enough to start, if not too much.

Answer:
 Good news, [it's been done already](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Islands). The even better news?  Only cost $26 billion (so far, that is.  They're not actually done yet).

Hope you have a lot of spare change in your couch cushions.Answer #2: This is to complex for anonamyous internet advice


Title: Domino's free menu item promotion

Question:
So right now Domino's is running a promotion where if you order delivery there's a 1/14 chance of getting a free menu item with your order.

There's a "no purchase necessary" thing where you can mail them a handwritten letter and they'll send you a code where you have a 1/14 chance of getting a $13 gift card.

The terms says you can only request one code per letter, but it doesn't say there's a limit to how many letters you can send in.

Can anyone confirm whether or not you can just make a bunch of letters and get as many codes as you can?

The terms are [at this link here](https://eprize-content.s3.amazonaws.com/dominos/253004/rules.htm)

Answer:
 No legal advice here, but practically, this doesn't really make sense to do unless your time isn't worth much at all!

Your expected value is $0.93 in gift cards per letter ($13/14). But...you can buy dominos gift cards for ~13% off on a few semi-reputable sites. So, that $0.93 becomes worth $0.81 per letter. Stamps are $0.55, #10 envelopes in bulk are $0.02, give it another $0.02 for paper and ink and you're at $0.59 in cost per $0.81 in value you get ($0.22 "profit"). Let's say it takes you 2 minutes per letter on average (probably will take significantly longer) and you'll make $6.60/hour. In other words, you'll make more working for dominos directly (and get an employee discount too!).


Title: (NY) have joint custody, Mother (ex-wife) wants to move out of state. I intend to fight it for obvious reasons, I should be protected right?

Question:
I am father of a 5 year old (daughter), Mother and I divorced when she was about 3, at the time we went with a no-contest divorce (we are in New York state) and we ended up with joint custody, where the mother was the custodial parent ( I work full-time, she was /is unemployed and a stay at home mother at this time still).
A month after the divorce, the mother re-married to a soldier (from down south) who was stationed at a local military base, they have since bought a house, he is out of the military and have two other children.
I pay around $700 a month in child support, have never missed a payment, I see my daughter 1-2 days a week and we have an amazing relationship. All of both the mothers and my families live here in New York. I am currently engaged and have a second daughter who was just born at the beginning of June.
Last night the Mother of my first daughter said they had an opportunity to move down South ( deep south if it matters) and asked / semi-told me that I should either consider moving with them or allowing the move. I am diametrically opposed obviously . I have a good life , a nice home, a good work schedule and was excited to feel complete again following a divorce by having a new family and incorporating my original daughter into the mix. Everyone seems happy with our support / visitation schedule and has been running smoothly without court intervention for years.
Paramount to all of that however , is that I just don't see how this would do anything but harm my daughter, she would see a drastically reduced role in my life, as well as both sets of grandparents, her new sister , church family etc... I don't see how this move benefits anyone but her Step-father.
Tl;DR Custodial parent wants to move away because??? I am not moving, I should be protected from her packing up and leaving right?

Answer:
 It depends on what the court orders already in place say. Most don't allow a joint custody parent to up and leave the state. So no, she cannot move without court approval.

You need to build your case that staying in NY is in the child's best interest (school, friends, family, sibling). So you have a pretty good case.

I assume you are ready to take this child full time if mom decides to move and the courts say the kid stays in NY.


Title: My driveway is constantly used as a turn around point on a busy road. It's made up of gravel and often gets dispersed from people peeling out when leaving the driveway. What can I legally do to prevent people from using my driveway as a turnaround?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Put a chain or a gate up with whatever visibility markers you need for it to be up to code and not a hazard. That's completely legal, provided you comply with zoning rules and any relevant HOA bylaws.

Destroying peoples' property because they're inconveniencing you is not legal.

You could report plate numbers to the police, but it's _very_ unlikely anything would come of it.Answer #2: >I jokingly told the fiance that I was going to lay down a spike strip made out of 2x4s and nails but now I'm starting to think that might be the way to go haha.

Only if you want to pay hundreds of dollars to each person who comes on your drivewayAnswer #3: I know someone who put 2 large boulders on either side of their driveway, just far enough apart that it's hard to get in if you aren't familiar with it. They can get in, but most people pick an easier driveway to turn around in. Answer #4: You are entitled to fence off your property to prevent people accessing your drive. Theres not much more you can do really


Title: Suspended driver hits my parked car in Indiana What legal action can I take?

Question:
I've never filed an insurance claim before so the whole process is new to me.

Long and short of it- lady hits my car in front of my house as it was parked. My insurance set me up with her insurance who has said the car is totaled. I'm making payments on my car to a dealership and still owe around 7k. They value the car at $4800. As I understand it, they pay that amount to the dealership leaving me on the hook for the remainder and they take my car. They have a bid for the scrap of the car for $1450.
Can I file a civil lawsuit for that remainder against the driver? I really am just kind of lost as to how this whole thing is playing out.

EDIT- Her adjuster just called to let me know that so long as the dealership doesn't want it I could buy the car from them for the $1450. :/

EDIT EDIT- I do have full coverage on my car

Answer:
 > Can I file a civil lawsuit for that remainder against the driver?

You cannot.  The car is worth $4800.  You're getting $4800 for the car.  Your loan on the car is your problem.


Title: Texas: this must sound cliche but a cop lied about me speeding and issued me a ticket.

Question: To clarify I just got my first car. I'm a paranoid driver I was on the highway because I was between towns picking up my girlfriends family member from out of town. As a paranoid driver I set the cruise control to the exact speed limit. We were confused on why a cop pulled us over and he accused me of going 85 mph (my cruise control was on 70, the speed limit of the highway) I respectfully asked if it may have been someone behind me or it was calibrated wrong and he laughed sarcastically and smirkingly and said he'll see me in court. My girlfriends sister and cousin we were picking up BOTH saw the speedometer right before I started the breaks to pull over. They both confirmed to me it was 70. I know it was on 70 and I even told him I was on cruise control for 70. Also a cliche but he was being really rude to us and snapped at my passengers a little bit. So of course the ticket and court are issued out of my county. I work three jobs. No days off. I can't have any days off because I have so many bills to keep up with right now. I go to school. I budget I was just about to save up 20$ to start an emergency fund for bills in the future and he may well have taken my grocery money for a few weeks by ticketing me for something I didn't even do.....

Answer: You need r/personalfinance 3 jobs and don't even have 20 for food? What are bills from? Have you considered bankruptcy?  I mean your broke but you are free taxi for your girlfriend. I understand being nice, but that was gas money you needed.


Title: [FL] What are the steps I need to take to garnish the debtors bank account?

Question:
1. I have a judgment against the debtor.
2. I have bank account info supplied by the debtor on a fact information sheet the judge ordered him to fill out
3. ????
4. Profit

If anyone can tell me specifically what I need to do or can point me to a site that will tell me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

Answer: What county are you filing in?


Title: (Arizona) My doctor spent 5 minutes with me and basically all he told me to do was come back in 3 months. Do I have to pay my bill?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > I was provided a service that I requested, knew I would have to pay for, and agreed to pay for. Do I need to pay for it?

UhhhhmmmmAnswer #2: Yes. You have no grounds to not pay him. You are free to find a different doctor if you feel he didn't spend enough time with you.

What's fishy about that at all? You had an issue. He prescribed something. Your issue cleared up. Done. That sounds like a fairly normal doctor's visit.


Title: US and Germany, how can I react to my troll?

Question:
A few days ago, I must have peed someone off badly, because since then I have been on the receiving end of some mild harassment. I'd shrug this off, but on Dec 25 my troll registered a domain with GoDaddy and developed a website in GoDaddy's hosting space (domain privacy is through "domains by proxy," a GoDaddy service). The domain name is firstmiddlelast.com of my name, the website is filled with pictures of me and text calling me all kinds of things, from liar to psychopath (I can assure you, the assembled Reddit community, that by most standards I am neither). It also contains my address, full name, and former and current clients.

He's clearly trying to get on Google with this. I am self employed and depend on my clients finding me online, this does irreparable harm to me. Not to mention my wife and kids are more than a little freaked out about someone anonymous posting our address, telephone number, and pictures of me with derogatory texts online.

The problem here is, that I am in Germany (and have been for the past 24 months). I could file DMCA claims, but this would only lead to a removal of the pictures in question.

Should I get a lawyer in the US involved and will this help? I have no idea where my troll is (the anonymity thing, unless GoDaddy releases the data about the registrant/owner of the site, I won't) but I have a somewhat good idea about another pseudonym he uses and attacks me under, and that person claims to be in the US. Should I get a lawyer in California first, to try to get his bonafides from GoDaddy?

I feel extremely helpless against all this, sitting here in Germany. I can't just fly to the US for it, my kids need me here (personal reasons), and local law offices aren't taking on cases against US companies and individuals without massive up front payments (we're talking middle five digits, here, I am a culinary scientist and make less than that per year as a consultant) because of the involved run-arounds.

Answer:
 File the DMCA claims then.. If the troll reuploads the pictures maybe GoDaddy will remove the website/releases the data about the customer

I heard that there are services that push search results down on google..


Title: Am I breaking any laws by standing on public property in front of a business with a sign about the person who owns the business?

Question:
I live in the great state of Florida. My family member owes me a lot of money. He is refusing to communicate with me about it at all.  I do not have the money to sue nor the time.

Last week I went to his house, rang the doorbell. He opened the door and slammed it in my face. I went back to my car which was parked across his house on public property and sat there. He told me to leave. I said not until we talk. He then called the police. The police came and interviewed us both, it was agreed that he owes me the money but he is refusing to pay and neither of us was violent. The police said they can't force him to pay me even if they're sympathetic. I asked the police if I was breaking any laws if I stayed where I was and they said no as long as I wasn't on his property, threatening him, or accosting him. My hope was that he would come outside to talk to me so we could solve this once and for all since he cares very much what his neighbors think. I sat there for a few hours in my car quietly. He came out to walk his dog but I did not say anything to him. He is a very sociopathic cruel person and I know he is getting sick pleasure from doing this to me.

I do not have the money or time to sue him. I cannot afford an attorney. He knows this. He owns a business and would be highly embarrassed if his clients knew what he is doing. I am wondering if I stand outside of his business on the public street with a sign if I am breaking any laws or am in danger of getting some kind of harassment or restraining order?

Answer:
 >I do not have the money to sue nor the time.

>I sat there for a few hours in my car

>if I stand outside of his business on the public street

These statements are not consistent with each other. You can sue in small claims (provided the amount owed is $5,000 or less), and the process is quick and cheap. It is also more effective than wasting your time doing something that *could* result in you being sued.


Title: Florida. I want to complain about an incident with a, I assume police officer, but I would have to admit to speeding to do so, can I get a ticket for "confessing" so to speak?

Question:
On I75 south this morning and it's a 70mph zone and I typically cruise at 79 but when a couple tractor trailers back up and the car in the left lane wants to pass them going 1 mph faster I will kick it up to pass them. So that's what I did, probably got up to 95, passed the trucks and went back down to cruise control speed. Now the incident...

I'm in the middle lane since I already passed and a car comes speeding up beside me in passing lane and I thought to myself, great that maneuver pissed someone off, so I don't look over at all and the car is keeping perfect pace with me, I don't want to engage with a psycho on the interstate so I just ignore and hope it goes away. Next thing I know he pulls across my bow of the car, brake checks me, and puts the red and blue lights that go around a back windshield on. So I have to step on my brakes to avoid him at almost 80mph. Next, I think oh shit here comes a ticket, but he never pulls me over. Just stays in front of me. I called my husband and had him write down the license plate number. I have car, location, and personal descriptive details, he was also on his cellphone the entire time. I WANT TO COMPLAIN! Pretty sure it's not in the handbook to brake check people who violate traffic laws. What seems very likely to me since it's an unmarked car is that he was on his way somewhere and didn't want to be bothered pulling me over but he very much didn't like how fast I was going so he pulled this super agressive and unsanctioned move to quell his own road rage. I didn't get hurt, nbd, but I want this on his record for when the next time he does something like this and the outcome is not fine, that there has been complaints against him before.

Or the other conclusion is that he's not a police officer at all and just some asshat who put those lights on his car, which I'm sure is illegal and I'd also complain if that's the case.

But what i really want to know is if in my complaint I fess up to the speeding can I get in trouble and what kind of trouble? I haven't had a speeding ticket in over ten years at least.
Topic:
Douche

Answer:
 Wait, so you were both speeding AND on the phone?Answer #2: Of course you can get a ticket if you tell the police you committed a crime.Answer #3: Take it as a lesson learned and move on. I would not recommend calling the police department to tell them that, while you were speeding, an officer warned you not to, regardless of how it happened.Answer #4: You could go to the police station to tell them you were going 25+ miles per hour while on a cell phone and complain about a police officer forcing you to obey traffic laws.

Or you could take it as a lesson learned, be happy you didn't get fined, and become a safer driver.

If I were you I would probably pick the second option. But as a fellow driver on the interstate I'm ok if you decide to go with the first option and see what happens.Answer #5: Why not simply complain that the vehicle didn't look like a police car and you think someone might be pretending to be a cop, and give them a description of the vehicle, without saying anything about being involved in the incident.  E.g. the vehicle was using police lights but did not seem to be a police vehicle.  And give the license plate number.

If it really was a cop, consider yourself lucky to not have been pulled over.


Title: Shoving a drunk friend and him giving me an assault charge (nova scotia canada)

Question: after a night of drinking, i met an old classmate outside the bar (this is valuable info because I flunked out of the course he and I were in) after talking with him he starts bad mouthing me about my lack of intelligence he continues to for sometime 20-30 minutes after trying to distance myself by moving several times waiting for my other friends to get ready to go home for the night but every time I move he follows and continuing to degrade me and after me telling him several times to leave my friends finally make it out so we start our walk home him contineing to follow us with his friends degrating me by calling me slow... making fun of my dyslyxa and other flaws about me then he goes on to talk about my S/O so after asking him to stop saying stuff like that it's making me angry and me trying to distance myself he goes on to say more stuff about me so I had gave him a soft shove then because he is so intoxicated loses his balence and falls into a wall making a little gash on his head... now he wants to drop assault charges on me do I have any chance of defending this? keep in mind I distanced myself and gave him 12 warnings to stop

Answer:
 >a soft shove

Kay well. You battered him and not in self-defense. It was just because you were mad. He can report the incident. If you get contacted by police, get a lawyer. Answer #2: Just ignore him. Cut off contact completely.

If you are contacted by the police do not speak with them, and hire a lawyer. It is however pretty unlikely that the police are going to care about or expend significant time on a he-said-he-said drunk fight with no witnesses.

In the future, don't hit people you dummy.


Title: When is ok for me to retaliate legally?

Question: This morning on the bus I was elbowed in the stomach by someone on purpose would I be in the wrong if I hit that person legally.

Answer:
 You may use force to defend yourself from an attack that is occurring.

You don't get a "free shot."


Title: Previous landlord credited my security deposit to next tenant. How can I get it back before they move out?

Question:
My roommate and I were on an apartment lease which ended in May.  I decided not to renew my lease, but they did and found a new roommate.  Now that I've moved out, I asked the management company about when to expect my security deposit, and they said I need to work it out with the new tenant.  I contacted them and of course they refused to pay it back to me until it is credited to them at the end of the lease, almost 1 year from now.

I did not sublet, I rode out my lease ended until it ended in its rightful time.  The new tenant has their own lease.  The selection of the next tenant was completely done by the current roommate and the management company, so I played no role in the type of person who now holds all the power in whether or not they leave the place a mess and I get my deposit back.  I feel like I should not be expected to be held accountable for the way they treat the apartment for the next year while I have no legal ties to protect it?

I imagine this can't be an uncommon issue that landlords try to pull over their tenants.  Does anyone have experience with this or advice?  I should note that I live in NYC for (a) real estate legal technicalities, and (b) so you know the kind of landlords I'm dealing with.

Answer:
 If you truly ended your lease as described, the landlord would have 30 days to return your deposit to you.

Any new lease agreement (not rolled over or extended from the existing lease) would require a new deposit. I would suggest sending a return of deposit demand letter.

Example found here: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/sample-demand-letter-return-security-deposit.html


Title: Want to quit my job, afraid of being fired before my two weeks.

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Unless you have a contract that says otherwise, 2 weeks notice is more of a social obligation than a legal requirement. If you are already on shaky terms with your present employer, you could leave with minimal notice and the only consequence would be the possibility of a less than glowing reference. Answer #2: Is that a Massachusetts statute that says you can't fire someone who's resigning because I've never heard of that. Lots of people are let go as soon as they put in their two weeks.


Title: South Dakota - is it legal for my employer to cut my hours because I'm gay?

Question:
Hi,

I'm a 20 year old female, I work at a supermarket in South Dakota.  I'm gay but I have kept it a secret to everybody except my closest few friends because the vast majority of the people in my community are very openly anti-LGBT, including many of my coworkers that I see every day.

Recently I became friends with a coworker and I ended up implying but not directly telling her that I'm gay, and she left kind of abruptly after I told her and blocked me on social media etc.  She ended up telling her friends at work pretty much everything that I said and about how she felt like I was flirting with her and it grossed her out, according to another coworker of ours.  Ever since then I have been getting harassed a lot by my coworkers mostly.  I complained to the management about this and the particular manager that I spoke to had already heard the rumors from somebody else which she interpreted as me being sexually aggressive towards my coworker, so she was really angry when I complained to her about being harassed by others.  She insinuated that it was my fault and told me to "stop creating drama".  She also told gave me a long lecture about how homosexuality is a sin and then later told me she doesn't give full time hours to sinners, or something along those lines.  A few days later my hours were cut from 35-40 that I usually get (for the past 8 months) to 16, my department head said that was my hours were getting cut because my other manager (from before) complained to him that I had been harassing my other coworker who originally started the rumors about me.  Now everybody is treating me badly because I'm gay and everybody also thinks I sexually assaulted my coworker.  And now I can barely afford my rent.

I guess my main question is is this legal for them to do?  I can't prove that my hours were cut because I'm gay but it's pretty obvious to me that that is the reason why.  I have continued to deny the fact that I'm gay and I'd like to continue doing so, even if I have to go to court, but is it reasonable for me to expect to be able to do this?  I would like to keep my job and ideally get my full time hours back.  I think I might have a case for discrimination but I'm not sure of the specifics of that.  Or how to go about opening a lawsuit or finding a lawyer or anything.

I'm sorry if this is scattered, I've been really distressed.  I am happy to answer any questions to clarify.  I just want my full time hours back so I can pay my rent.

Thank you

Answer:
 Save for specific county employees there are no protections for LGBT employees in South Dakota.

A drastic cut in hours can qualify you for unemployment in certain situations, as would a constructive dismissal, which is what this appears to be.


Title: "One year in Jail, all but Five Days Stayed"

Question:
Hello r/legaladvice!

My sister is taking a plea bargain and has a choice between two sentences. Her lawyer was pretty clear on each choice however there is something he wrote down that I don't understand for one of the options: "One year in jail, all but five days stayed". I've tried googling the meaning but my efforts came out fruitless. Thank you!

Answer:
 It means that she will serve 5 days in jail now.

If she stays out of trouble, that's all she'll serve.  But the other 360 days are there waiting- if she violates her probation, she can be sent to serve the rest of the time.


Title: U.S. Dept of Education started wage garnishment w/o notice and won't respond to requests for loan info/repayment plan

Question:
Long story, so I'll make it as brief as possible.  I took out a federal student loan several years ago.  At some point, I lost my job and requested a deferment, which was denied.  Loan went into default.

A couple of years ago, I finally got a job making a decent amount of money.  Over that time, the federal government started garnishing my tax refunds and applying them to my loan debt.  I didn't worry about it, figuring this was a way to eventually repay the loan.

A couple of months ago, I received a letter that my wages were being garnished 15% due to failure to reply to a notice of notification, which I never received.

Since then, I have sent two written requests for (a) information regarding my loan (how much I owe and credits/debits applied to it to this point), and (b) information on how to work out a rehabilitation/repayment plan to stop the garnishment and get the loan in good standing.  Both letters were sent certified and confirmed delivered.

I have not attempted to contact them via phone due to slight hearing damage sustained at my previous place of employment.  It isn't enough damage to be considered a full-on disability, but it makes phone conversations extremely difficult for me, particularly lengthy ones.  I noted this in both letters I sent.

Do I have any legal options?  Are they legally required to provide loan information to the loanee if requested?

Answer: I don't know legalities of if they can do it, but practically, if you can get someone to call for you and act as intermediary you can set up loan rehabilitation pretty quickly and begin the process of bringing the loan current. It will save your credit and let you advantage on any IDR plans that may be available.


Title: Caught neighbor's kid vandalizing our car

Question:
Their parents apologized and we exchanged phone number. She later texted and said her lawyer told her she doesnt need to pay anything unless there's direct evidence. We have video of her kids standing around and touching our car

She said our insurance would cover the whole thing and the rates wont change since it's not our fault. I dont know if this is true for my insurance plan. How do I deal with this? Do I need to report this to police and file a report? It's pissing me off. Their kids scratched two of our cars and we only asked them to compensate for one of them.

Answer: The second she came to you with "my lawyer said" then your attempt to be neighborly went out the door. Both cars, full value, ask to press charges.


Title: Can they evict me?

Question:
I rent an apartment in CA. The building was recently bought out by a new management company and it's been a mess ever since, but I haven't personally experienced any problems until recently.

I was issued a 3-Day Notice to pay or quit (aka my rent was late)... The notice stated that I had to pay by cashiers check or money order. I was unable to do so, so I gave them a personal check. They returned the check the following day and said they could not accept it but I had 24hr's to give them a cashiers check or money order. I called and emailed to tell them the earliest I could get them a money order would be Friday (two days later) however I could give them, again, the personal check immediately with full guarantee (directly from my bank) that it won't bounce. One week later, after leaving numerous messages for them without hearing back, they send me an email saying they can't accept payment after the 3 Day notice and have filed an eviction.

The 3 day notice said cashiers check or money order only, but my lease does not specify this at all. I tried to pay via personal check immediately, they wouldn't accept it. I was given a 3 day late notice two months back (same property owners) and paid with personal check, no problem.

Can they really evict me or do I have a case against them?

tl;dr landlords won't accept personal check as late payment within 3 day notice, but this is not in my lease, they returned the check and filed an eviction. Legal?

Answer: Does your lease say *anything* at all about how rent can or cannot be paid?


Title: [NJ] Help with this letter I got from my (new?) landlord.

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 IANAL

First... this doesn't seem like a new landlord. It seems like a new property manager. The old one has been fired, and the new one is taking over. It doesn't look like the property was sold.

Next, you don't have a lease, *per se.* Rather, you have a month-to-month verbal lease under the same terms as your former lease.

The new manager is giving you more than 30 days' notice to leave, but offering you the chance to stay. That's more than reasonable on a month-to-month lease. They're only raising the rent $100. That also seems reasonable. They probably just want to get everyone back on written leases. That also seems reasonable.

It seems like they're trying to be reasonable. So go ask them for a 9-month lease. They might be reasonable.


Title: [NC] Got a job out of state, verbally agreed to continue to pay rent with roommate until our lease expires.. Shouldn't I just break my lease?

Question: [deleted]

Answer: Can't wait to see you on judge Judy Answer #2: I mean you'd be screwing your friend over.


Title: I need to relocate for work but roommate wont let me find replacement for my lease

Question:
Hi,

So I signed a one year lease with a friend from college that started in May. I agreed to live with him because honestly at the time I thought I would still be in school. However, I ended up dropping out of college this year to pursue doing what I love. I currently live in NJ and I now work in the film industry, as well as work as a freelancer for events. So a lot of my jobs are based in NYC, and sometimes I travel out of state.

Ever since  around September I've been expressing to my current roommate that I wanted to move out, I like him as a friend but honestly he is an awful roommate, but in the end I never did anything because I did not feel I had a legitimate reason besides not liking him as a roommate. There are a lot things I could say about why he is an awful roommate (we will get back to this later) but I am not trying to move out now because he is an bad roommate. I am trying to move out now after all this time because starting December I am not even going to be living in the apartment because I have a one month contract for a job in a different area. And then around January I'm looking at another job that will require me to relocate to the west coast.

So now I am going to him and letting him know that I need to move out and that I have found a couple people interested in taking over my lease. But he won't allow it because of petty reason such as "I'm not living with a stranger" which I get but I'm not trying to force him to live with a random person, I'm asking him to meet the people who are interested in the apartment and see if he likes them which he won't even do. He also says he can't live with a stranger because he owns guns but no one cares about his guns; first of all he has a lock on his door and his guns are safely secured and secondly he is the only one who sometimes runs around the apartment with his guns for no reason.

And here is how we get back to him being an awful roommate, him having to live with someone new has nothing to with them being a stranger. It has to do with how its going to affect his living habits:

*  He never wears clothes in the apartment, he is literally butt ass  naked all the time. I let it slide because I never cared enough to tell him not to.
*  He has a girlfriend now and she has her own place but she pretty much lives at our place now. Has her own keys and is pretty much over even when he isn't around. There are other things that are kind of relevant, but they are just more about them being freaks.

I'm either always in my room or out of the apartment so those were things I chose not to make a big deal out of. So he gives me these bullshit excuses but its more about him having to live like a normal person if he lives with a stranger and even his girlfriend admitted that's probably why he doesn't want to live with a stranger.

Anyway, so I am here trying to figure out what my options are and what I can do. Because our landlord has said that having someone sign over my lease is okay but my roommate has to also agree to live with the new person. I have found couple people who don't have any problems but my roommate refuses to allow them to take over my lease. He has a friend who he is okay with taking over my lease but that friend cannot even afford the full rent and I am expected to help pay at least half of the rent. I am considering just going to civil court but I don't really want to do it because my friend is also a cop and I don't want to bring any bad attention to him.

TL;DR
I need to move for work. Roommate wont accept any of the replacements I found to take over my lease because of bullshit excuses that have nothing to do with the candidates themselves. Don't really want to go to civil court over this because he is a cop and I don't want to do anything that would affect his career.
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer:
 Does your current lease allow subleasing? Are you on an individual lease or are you both on one lease?

In order to change a lease (assuming you both are on one lease), ALL parties to the lease have to agree to it. In this case, you, your roommate, AND your landlord have to all agree to change the lease. They are not obligated to do so.


Title: [CO] Laid off 9 months into 2-year contract; contract has no termination clause. Am I owed vacation time in contract? Anything else?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > It was pretty clearly not something that had ever been run by a lawyer. There is absolutely nothing in the contract about termination of employment

which would imply that they're obligated to keep you on throughout the term of the contract.  Talk to a lawyer, and hope they aren't filing for bankruptcy.


Title: [MD] What do I do about these pool violations

Question:
I am a lifeguard at a pretty populated pool in a city in maryland.
Someone ghetto-rigged the jet turn on switches with the emergency shut off switch since it wasn't working properly. To turn on the jets, you must use the emergency shut off switch.
The pumps also don't work properly and they have to be reset after each time you turn on the switch. You can hear the pumps screaming from the pump room, making a terrifying high pitched noise.
I do not want to deal with liability for not reporting these violations. I am sure they are violations.
Where do I report them. Department of Health? Can someone provide a link to the proper place?

Answer: Your code enforcement for your local government. Or the fire department.


Title: Columbus OH. House was broken into two days ago, stuff was stolen, including my bike. Guy tried to sell my bike to a store, the cops were called, his info was taken down, and he was let go. I have my bike back, but everything else is still missing. Why didn't they arrest him?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 > Is there anything I can do?

1. Make a claim with your renters insurance.
2. Call the police in the morning if you wish.
3. These things take time.
4. If you don't have insurance for some reason you can sue the thief. Answer #2: At best they could get him for having stolen property ("I swear, I just bought it for $30 on CL!") - - but that alone doesn't prove he is also the thief. (yes, I know - - but it isn't a clear cut path there *yet*)

Have some patience - - the cops have him on their radar now -- and "hot" or not, a thief wants $$$ and won't ditch your other pawnable items (most thieves aren't all that bright).

NAL but have dealt with retrieving stolen personal items a few times.Answer #3: I have found that in many locations and in many circumstances, the police don't care about small time thieves. I know a lot of people will be mad at me because they have had different experiences, but I am just going off the many instances I know of. Most recently someone had their car window broken and belongings stolen including a laptop in the parking lot of my work. I work in an okay neighborhood, not a lot of crime... but when he called the police, they told them to file an online police report. They wouldn't even send an officer out.


Title: Family friend who's (72) has a sister with her power of attorney. They live on opposite sides of the USA. Ohio and texas. Sister (texas) calls cops in ohio with a made up story and has the cops admit our friend to a mental hospital.

Question: Our friend is a very sane, stable, and sweet old lady who trusted her sister.  Turns out her sister is money hungry and changed all her trusts to her likeing and called the cops on her from texas saying she was suicidal and going to murder someone and the shoot herself.   Well the cops show up at 11am as our friend was cooking bacon.  They asked if she had a gun, she said yes,  they demanded she give it to them and she refused.  She didn't give it to them and took her to a mental hospital where lots of messed up things happened.  She didnt recieve any of her diabetic medicine the entire length of her stay (3 days).  The only reason she got out was because her real estate friend thought something was fishy when she wasnt home.  She got her out of the hospital thankfully but now she is very tramatized from the incident.  This happend in January.  Any advice?

Answer:
 How much of this were you actually present for?

My guess is: nearly none.

The police can take someone to the hospital for a mental evaluation if they have reason to believe that the person is a danger to themselves or others.  If you have not spoken to the officers, read the report, or seen the medical records from the hospital, then you don't know what those reasons are.

If you have evidence that the sister lied, and the lady has monetary damages, she can sue her in court to recover those damages.  If she filed a false report, then she can talk to the police and see if they will take a report about that as well.

But I'll put the odds at more than 95% that there is important information about this situation that you don't have right now.


Title: Am I liable if my friend's dog attacks while I am walking her? (NYC, USA)

Question:
My friend has a dog who is very sweet most of the time but occasionally snaps at other dogs. It's rare and unpredictable, but she is powerful enough to do serious damage. I do my best to control/distract her and keep her away from other dogs, but she is very strong and there are lots of dogs in the city.

Since this my friend's dog, I occasionally walk her (on a leash, on city streets). If despite my best efforts she succeeds in injuring another dog, am I liable? What if it's a person? My friend insists that the liability is all his as her owner, but I'm not sure if that's correct. Do I need to get some kind of insurance? I'm worried that if something happens I'll be financially ruined, not to mention the possibility of injury to other people and dogs.

Answer:
 You could be held liable, depending on the exact circumstances.

Your friend should check to be 100% sure her insurance will cover you if something happens.Otherwise you could look at getting your own.

And invest in a good harness and a muzzle (I prefer basket muzzles because they allow a dog to still pant, drink, etc better than other types)


Title: Neighbor claiming city property as own.

Question:
Hello reddit, I need some legal advice on a shitty neighbor of my in-laws.

My in-laws live on a dead end street and the neighbors directly east across the road don't allow anyone to park on that side of the road. They have gone as far as to put no parking signs up even though it is a public road and have called the police several times.

Now, the place I am talking about is on the side of their house which is fenced off, they don't park there and it isn't blocking their driveway. The neighbors have taken out the park strip and put a "driveway entrance" into their back yard, but have no intention of making a driveway back there or even an RV pad. They did it out of spite so they could put up no parking signs. These neighbors have been malicious when people park there even though the cops have told them on several occasions that their no parking signs are NOT enforced by the city.

A list of things they have done:

1. they have loosened the lug nuts on vehicles that are parked there
2. thrown nails and other sharp objects in the space that is mentioned
3. keyed cars
4. tried to break into cars
5. tried to get cars towed.

Among some other things. The cops have told them time and again that they have no legal right to make people stop parking there, yet they call the cops all the time. The guy is a complete ass hat too, and has even threatened my in-laws with violence and other things.

Is there anything I can do to help the situation? This guy is clearly in the wrong but I don't know how to make him legally stop short of having the cops come and supervise the parking space 24/7.

Please help reddit, you're my only hope.

TL:DR

My in-laws have a nasty neighbor that threatens and harms their and others vehicles yet gets away with it from the law.
I want legally get an order to cease and desist.

Answer: Put up security cameras covering said spaces and report instances of vandalism to the police. The police won't have to supervise 24/7 after they eventually jail him for his antics. You can also sue him civilly for any damages to your vehicles.Answer #2: Take your complaints to the city and get a dashcam.


Title: Repo man left our hose running in our yard

Question:
A guy in /r/advice suggested I post here.

As the title says, today a couple repo men stopped by as usual, loudly banging on the door. But today they decided to leave our hose in the front yard running, I'm assuming to try and bait us out so they can 'catch' us.

 I understand that the right thing to do would be for my mom to just let them take the car, but we live outside of the range of public transportation, so we would be without a vehicle.

Is there anything that can be done, Or is our only option paying it back or letting them have it? My mom cannot afford to pay back the loan, and we cannot go without a vehicle.

This is in AZ

Answer: Good to see the Wet Bandits got out of household burglaries and moved into a legitimate business.


Title: [IL] False Deep Dish Pizza advertising.

Question:
Hey everyone, this is kinda a stupid question, but it really bugs me as a Chicagoan. There's a new pizza place in my neighborhood and they offer all kinds of different styles of pizza. I tried one of their deep dish, and it was hardly deep dish at all. It definitely not made with the pan that is used for normal deep dish.  I made a complaint to them, but they sent a sassy letter back to me telling me that they could call whatever they want deep dish pizza and I need to get over my expectations.

Now I'm on a mission and I want to know if anyone around here knows how I could tackle this. Would I need to get a lawyer? I'd prefer not to spend money.

Answer:
 >Would I need to get a lawyer?

I think "hobby" is the word you're looking for instead of "lawyer" there. Answer #2: Have you ever considered that what they made is actually a deep dish pizza, and what you Chicagoans always rave about should actually be called a "pizza casserole"?  NYC Pizza for life! /s

Seriously though, not a legal issue or false advertising. Not much you can do besides publicity. Answer #3: >  I made a complaint to them, but they sent a sassy letter back to me telling me that they could call whatever they want deep dish pizza and I need to get over my expectations.

That sounds about right.  Unless Chicago has passed some kind of "Defense of Deep Dish Pizza" law, there's no firm legal definition of it in any way that matters.  Also, just don't order it, or go back there if you don't like their pizza.

Oh, and before I forget [This is how I and many right-minded people feel about your "pizza"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrqSizC-T-4)Answer #4: You've got to be kidding.

They can call their pizza anything they want in this context. Hell, [this](http://2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/82/68/b6c412ec527e776771c43c447a660190-thats-not-a-pizza-thats-a-damn-monster.jpg) is called pizza and nobody sues them. And maybe in 2030 what *they* make will be considered "deep dish" by everyone, and someone will come on here wanting to sue your favorite pizza place, the lone hold-out from a more civilized age, for serving what in 2015 was considered a deep dish pizza.


Title: Can I be a sober driving under 21?

Question:
Here's the Deal

- Live in CT
- Go to UConn
- 20 years old
- Never been pulled over, arrested, ticketed for anything

I was invited to a party tomorrow night and would really like to go. I don't drink, and was wondering if it would be alright for me to be a sober driver for the group? A few things to note

- I won't be driving my own vehicle, it will be someone elses
- There may or may not be intoxicated minors in the vehicle (I don't know who is going to ask for a ride)

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Answer:
 > I don't drink, and was wondering if it would be alright for me to be a sober driver for the group?

Sure.  It's not illegal to drive drunk people around.

You need to be careful not to transport any alcoholic beverages, at all, open or sealed.


Title: Is there such thing as a "working interview" if you worked only 1 day and then quit in Michigan?

Question:
I worked a job at a toy store and felt it was NOT the right job for me at all. So this morning, I texted my store manager and told her I was quitting and she said that I would not be getting paid because they would consider it a "working interview".

It was to my understanding that this would be the first day of my training, not a training INTERVIEW, as I already had got the job. This is also a toy store in the mall. And, I have previous cashier experience, so I didn't really need to learn anything besides how to do cash wrap (literally counting out pennies). Whatever.

So, the store manager is basically saying she's going to escalate to the owners who will in turn call me to discuss, but they're not paying me for 6 hours of work. Isn't that illegal? I never was told it was a "working interview", she told me it was TRAINING. I also never signed anything that said there was a training interview, and the assistant manager I closed with last night did NOT express that this was a training interview.

Is this illegal? I'm in Michigan.

Answer:
 You need to be paid for your hours in a working interview anyway, so it's a moot point. There's no loop hole, hours worked are hours worked

File a wage claim if they don't pay you


Title: Parents Arrested with Warrant (Please Help)

Question:
Hello,

Today I found out both of my parents have been arrested (they struggle with drug problems) in Washington State. Their charges have yet to be posted but I think it will most likely include possession and possibly a small quantity distribution.

I am on the east coast for grad school. I will update as I know more information. I already had plans to go back to Washington to visit next week.

What can I do to help them in anyway? I am not against them serving time and hopefully coming out clean and getting a fresh start on life. However, I would like to keep them from spending the rest of their lives in prison as they are nearly late 50s. One of them has been to prison twice and the other is also a felon but has served no hard time.

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I understand if not much can be done.

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Thank you for any advice!

Answer: Reaching out to criminal defense attorneys in your parents' area would be the absolute best thing.


Title: Reasonable amount to ask for?

Question:
My brother's scalp was burned (3rd degree) due to the negligence of a hairdresser. He was a minor at the time, in case that counts for anything. My mom tried to file an insurance claim against their salon but they didnt have any insurance.  My mom has no funds lying around to hire a lawyer so she would like to come to an agreement, if possible. She asked to speak to the owner and he agreed to meet. He is asking what is a fair amount to give my mom for compensation. Doc visits costed around 2k and my brother will be needing more. His hair will never grow back in certain areas, He can't sleep well at night due to pain & he's become very depressed. They meet tomorrow. Any advice would be great!
Topic:
Personal Injury

Answer:
 This is, beyond an obvious, lawyer up post.

Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency. Example: if they recover 10,000 from the salon, they keep 2,500.

It’s usually a percentage.

Cancel the meeting. Meet with a personal injury attorney in your city tomorrow instead.


Title: Custody battle with a Heroine Addict. PA

Question:
Okay so I'm going to try to make this as short and painless as possible. It's a long story but ill try to fill you in on all the important points.

So i had sexual relations with this girl who i knew for less than 24 hours(don't judge me) and roughly 2 weeks later we stopped seeing each other. The reason i stopped seeing her was because i found out that she did drugs... A LOT. I'm not someone to judge, i just don't do drugs and i don't like being around people that do them. Anyway about 11 months later i got a message from court saying i owed child support. no longer than a year later I had won primary physical and legal custody of my daughter.
Her mother, through the 5 years my daughter has been alive, has been in jail 3 times, received a DUI for drug AND alcohol, been in rehab at least 5 times but was kicked out all but the last time, lost her license, and up until not has not been clean for more than a handful of days. She is not good at staying in contact with me or her daughter and will most times flake out or not show up/call when she says she will. there have been times where shes gone more than 6 months without contact with her daughter. This January we invited my daughters mother to my daughters birthday party... she showed up high as a kite and then 2 days later put herself in rehab and is currently staying in a halfway house. Yesterday was the first time in almost 3 months that she spoke to my daughter.

Recently i talked to my lawyer and told her that i wanted sole custody because of everything that has happened. Well as you can guess that didnt go over too well. she stopped speaking to me and we went to a conciliator(its supposed to be someone who helps parties figure stuff out i think) and she didnt have an argument or a counter case she just showed up to fight me because she could. now i spoke to my lawyer and she seems to be getting cold feet about the case. I'm not expecting too much but i was wondering what you all thought of the situation and if you think i would stand a chance in court. Truthfully I just want my daughter to be safe. mentally and physically and i don't think her mother is capable of that.

I have more info if you have an questions feel free to ask and I'l reply ASAP

Answer:
 I went through a very similar situation last year. If she is as bad off as you say she is, she probably doesn't have the means or the motivation to fight you on this in court. You could just try filing the paperwork and see if she even shows up to the hearing. In my case, my ex didn't even show up and I won on default.

She is now in prison and my son and I are much better off. Good luck, and good job taking responsibility for life.


Title: cafe deal fell through after 8 months because of realtor

Question:
so we (me, my friend, his father and brother) were looking to invest in a cafe in NJ. we talked to the owners and came to terms of agreement, but since they were renting their location, we had to agree to terms with the realtor.

we had sent them all of our financials, met with them on several occasions, and drew up a few contracts. We agreed to all terms except 1: they wanted 8 months of rent in advance to be used for the last 8 months of the lease. This is way above industry standard and would have used up most of the working capital we had set aside for improvements.

We countered asking for less months pre-paid rent, after which they asked to meet with us to discuss our plans. We explained how we plan on improving on the current cafe (lots of restaurant experience). After that, they went silent.

Just recently we found that the realtors killed the deal (we found out through a cafe owner and were never told directly). the realtors basically promised to find better people to take over the cafe instead of us (they did this previously to the current owners who have been trying to sell the business for 2 years).

my question - is there any reprecussions we can seek? my friend had to leave his job and didn't find more work because we were supposed to have taken over the cafe prior to the new year. we didn't invest in and missed out on other opportunities because this was pretty much in the bag... until it wasn't. they haven't explained why they killed the deal yet either... hoping to get that from them today.

any insight would be helpful, thanks!

Edit: Thanks all, sounds like its just a shitty move by them but nothing we can do.

Answer: Perhaps the cafe owners have a clause in their lease that says the landlord will not unreasonably withhold consent for an assignment of the lease. But that would, at most, give the cafe owners a reason to sue their landlord, it wouldn't give you a reason to sue. I don't see that the landlord had any duty to you.


Title: I need help!!! I'm being sued for being disrespectful and harassment.

Question: we have this old lady living with us and now she's suing me for being disrespectful and harassing her, she's also claiming that I cause high blood pressure. the back story: our tenant(80yo) gets dropped off by taxi in the afternoons pretty much everyday and by a new driver also when someone is home my dogs are always hanging out in my front lawn. so one day she has the driver walk her in to the house all the way into our living room to drop off some bags for her (we've brought in her bags in the past with no problems). when I noticed this stranger in my house I walk to the front to make sure my dogs didn't escape through the gate(which was open thanks to her). once she walked her driver back to his car I asked her in a calm manner "hey Norma if you can do me a favor and not  introduce my dogs to strangers, that's why we have them to protect the house  plus if the dogs happen to bite him that could put me and my dogs in trouble" she than just goes off about how I love my dogs and that my dogs have no rights over her and something about being an American citizen, then she started ripping my mom for having a new car just pretty much started rumbling about everything from her being in college to being married with children.... I wasnt really worried about it because she's just being old but seeing that I need to go to small claims court now and being sued for $500 Im just seeing if you guys with any knowledge with small calms know what I should/could do like if I should lawyer up or if this matter is something I can take care of by myself. also if anyone knows how we can kick her out the proper way without her throwing any kind of legal mumbo jumbo in our face. I'm Hispanic male with a clean record besides some parking tickets never been in trouble with the law and I believe she has a track record of stupid claims like this. I live in California and in a crappie neighborhood so that's why I don't trust strangers where I live.

Answer:
 Definitely show up for court.

I would say, Judge, this complaint is inadequate. I cannot tell what I am being accused of, so I had no way to prepare a defense. You should dismiss this complaint because it doesn't make sense.Answer #2: I don't think she has much of a case unless you are leaving something major out.

Is she on a lease? If so, is she breaching it? If not, you can give her notice to vacate. You didn't provide your location which is pretty critical in landlord/tenant law. You can't just kick her out though. Then she would have a very good reason to sue you.


Title: (CA) I parked in the wrong spot by accident

Question: I accidentally parked one spot over at a friend's apartmemt complex for a couple hours. I came back to find a note from the owner of the spot who said they contacted the police with my license plate number. My car was not towed, but Im terrified because I cannot afford to pay a big parking ticket as a poor college student who can barely feed myself. Im not sure what to do--am I going to get a ticket in the mail? Is it worth it to explain the situation to the spot owner at this point? I plan on sending them an apology note regardless. But Im also really worried :( Could something like this effect my insurance?? I feel so helpless--it was an honest mistake.

Answer:
 It's unlikely you'll actually get a ticket. Since it's a private lot, it would be the apartment complex, not the police, issuing the ticket. The spot owner probably wanted to scare you away from parking there again and was being a dick about it.

A parking ticket won't affect your insurance.


Title: Electronic bug search false positives?

Question: [removed]

Answer: No one has bugged your apartment.


Title: Can my employer fire me for being disabled and needing frequent doctors appointments?

Question:
(US, Indiana) my office is small (less than 10 people), and they are very flexible with hours. I take half lunches to make up for the time gone (all 40 hours are put in each week) but there seems to be growing tension behind the constantly needing to wiggle my hours around and make them up. I have a lot of doctors appointments lately because medications are being drastically changed and the follow up is critical.

Do they have to be aware of my disability for them to legally accommodate it?
Should I tell them via email so I have proof they were informed?
Are doctors appointments protected?

I still do my job (there’s not much work flow— I’m bored most of the day), but I’m worried that it won’t matter.
Topic:
Disability Issues

Answer:
 > Do they have to be aware of my disability for them to legally accommodate it?

I don't understand this question. How can an employer accommodate for something they are not aware?Answer #2: Your company is too small for FMLA or ADA protections, sorry.


Title: [WA] Does this count as child abuse?

Question:
I am a 13 y/o male, and my father is doing these things:

Slapping, spanking butt naked with a belt, occasional hair pulling, rarely closed fist punching, grabbing my butt, kissing on the lips when I don't want to, walking in on me in the shower, forcing me to break my religious beliefs, heavy drinking, having a large marijuana grow room in the house, smoking marijuana, popping pimples forcibly, yelling at me, name calling.

Answer:
 You speak to an adult about this. Guidance counselor at school would be good, but any teacher that you trust would be an option.

Is your mother in the picture?

Answer #2: Yes it does

[RCW 9A.16.100](http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.100)

Specifically
>
> The following actions are presumed unreasonable when used to correct or restrain a child...**(2) striking a child with a closed fist;**...This list is illustrative of unreasonable actions and is not intended to be exclusive.

As well from [RCW 26.44.020](http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.44.020)

> (1) "Abuse or neglect" means sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or injury of a child by any person under circumstances which cause harm to the child's health, welfare, or safety, excluding conduct permitted under RCW 9A.16.100; or the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a person responsible for or providing care to the child. An abused child is a child who has been subjected to child abuse or neglect as defined in this section.

[Full chapter](http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.44)
Answer #3: It could be. Is there someplace safe you can go? Did you tell somebody at school like a guidance counselor?Answer #4: This is a crime. This is beyond child abuse. This must be told to a trusted teacher or counselor. As a teacher if a student told me this I would be on the phone to our department of human services so quickly. The entire power system of the school would be involved.


Title: Suing an Adult Child's Parents?

Question:
If someone has virtually no assets to their name, but they have a very high standard of living due to their parents or a trust fund providing for their expenses, is their any practical way to get and collect a judgement against them?

This is a rather odd question, but it is very applicable in cities like Miami were there are alot of young (and often times irresponsible) adults who live off of their parents money.

Location: Florida

Answer:
 A claimant could not recover against the parents, but could attach any of the child's income to satisfy a judgment, whether it's an allowance or a trust disbursement.

and you'd be able to find out through discovery what income the child had. so you'd know what to go after.


Title: [Ohio Transportation]Ohio charging over $600 for labor to repair a 10 foot section of highway fence

Question:
Hello r/legaladvice

This past Christmas Eve I was driving through Ohio in a Cadillac CTS I was returning to my parents in Detroit. As I was driving through Ohio, it started to snow pretty hard and they hadn't gotten any salt trucks out on the road so as I was getting off the exit to Lima to kill some time and let the salt trucks get out ahead of me, my back end fishtailed from the snow and I drove off the road hitting a wire fence up a hill.

Now, I've already paid over $400 for towing less than a mile, a $165 traffic ticket for failure to control my vehicle, and now they have sent me a letter saying that the total cost to repair a ten foot stretch of a metal fence is over $800! As well as the pay date is February 3rd.

The invoice shows supplies to cost somewhere around $64 but a labor charge of $600+. [This](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-3-in-x-1-3-in-x-5-ft-14-Gauge-Powder-Coated-Steel-Fence-U-Post-901155EB/205960883) is the type of post that is holding the fence and it was just wrapped in some kind of wire to create the fencing.

Do I have any options for contesting the charge or trying to get a second assessment for labor? Can I personally go and fix the fence?(kidding, but goddamn for $800 I'll try anything)

Any advice appreciated. Thanks, and enjoy your weekends!

Answer:
 Highway work is always going to be expensive. Chances are they require traffic control, several vehicles and several workers. Costs for workers (especially government) are a lot more than just their hourly wage, and can be close to double what they are actually taking home.

I'd say they're letting you off fairly easily.

Answer #2: It does seem expensive, but Union labor is expensive, and they probably have a lot of safety protocols requiring extra people on site.

Call your insurance to handle it. Answer #3: You can notify your auto insurance to handle it for you.


Title: Did this person commit a crime?

Question:
Hypothetical: Person A hacks Person B's snapchat. Person A finds a personal video saved in a private snapchat chat that is extremely compromising and embarrassing and sends it to Person B's family. In said video, it is clearly visible that Person B is snorting a white substance although not specifically said what it is (does this matter/does it matter what is happening in said video). Did Person A commit a crime and if so is it serious or more of just a "Hey Person B get better security and don't record videos of allegedly doing drugs, you deserve this"

Person A in either Illinois or Michigan.

Person B in Texas

Thank you!

Answer:
 Yes, and in the first sentence—the rest of the story is irrelevant.

>Person A hacks Person B's snapchat.

That's a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.Answer #2: > Person A hacks Person B's snapchat.

Crime in the first sentence.Answer #3: Person A has committed a crime, yes.


Title: Defamation / Libel lawsuit over review

Question:
Location: OH

Recently stayed at a rental unit and left a bad review. Basically, the property was not as clean or well kept as advertised. Posted a poor review detailing as much. The owner of the property said they did their own investigation, including contacting previous people staying at the unit, housekeeping, property manager, etc, and came to the conclusion that basically we were lying. He is now is threatening to sue saying the review was false, defamatory, and libelous.

Our review was honest, but unfortunately I do not have any pictures or evidence. What could happen in this situation? I'm probably going to contact a lawyer, but if anyone has any advice I'd love to hear it.

Answer:
 They could sue you, since anybody can sue anybody. Realistically speaking, that's unlikely. Lawsuits cost a lot of money to mount, and the first question any lawyer is going to ask them is "what do you expect to get out of this?".

Truth is a defense to defamation, and opinions are generally not defamatory. It's a little more complex than that (you can't just say "it is my opinion that OP stole money"), but that's more or less how it works. If your review sticks to facts, you should be fine, even if the matter went to court.

"The property was not clean. Upon arrival, the trashcan was overflowing on the floor, the beds were not made, and the kitchen sink had used plates stacked in it" is vastly different from "The place was a pigsty! The owner lied about how clean it would be! This place is a scam, don't ever rent here!"


Title: Is my employer required to compensate me for all of my mandatory travel?

Question:
I just started working at a newer behavioral health clinic in downtown Las Vegas, NV. I'm fresh out of college (graduated at the end of May) and I've only been here for about 6 weeks so I'm pretty new at this. I'm a case manager and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, and a lot of what I do is travel to client's homes and take them to places to get services, etc. I do use my own car to transport clients, which is something that concerns me a bit from a liability standpoint, but that's not what this post is about.

 During orientation when I found out that I would be using my own car, I asked about gas reimbursement. I was told that I would be getting 8 hours at minimum wage added to my paycheck each pay period to cover my travel (so 4 hours per week, because each pay period is 2 weeks). This seemed fair until I actually started working in the field. There are days that I spend more than four hours on travel in one day, let alone the whole week. To top it all off, I recieved my first non-training paycheck yesterday and that 8 hours I was supposed to get for travel wasn't even on there.

According to my supervisor,  I can only bill for time I spend directly with my clients or doing something like making phone calls to services for them, etc. That doesn't include travel. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if I were in a smaller town, but Vegas is a huge city with occasional heavy traffic, and my clients are scattered all over. It ends up that I'm working 50-60 hours per week but only being paid for 35-45 of that due to travel.

 I was hired with two other people, and they are having concerns about this as well. We are going to speak up together at our team meeting on Monday, but I was wanting to know what rights I have in this situation. The clinic just opened in April and we were the first people in our positions hired, so we don't really have any more senior employees that we could ask, either.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Answer:
 I'm a compensation professional that worked for a community mental health agency, so I know a lot about paying case managers.  I've never worked in NV, so I'll stick to federal law. NV may have additional state specific protections as well. I can't tell from your post if you're an LPC, but I'm going to assume you're not, since you just finished school.

Since you're a W2 employee, the FLSA operational guidance specifically says that non-licensed case managers are non-exempt, this means you must be paid for all hours worked, including travel between clients and writing notes, even if it's at home after work. The Portal to Portal Act says commuting to the first client if you leave directly from your home is not compensable, however.  Same for the trip home from the last client.

If your employer will not comply, you can contact your state labor board or the federal Wage and Hour Commission.

Your employer is not required to pay you for mileage (i.e. gas/wear and tear) although it is a nice perk that most employers pay. If they don't, you may be able to claim it on your taxes next year, so keep a good log.


Title: I recently found Myspace using my unique full name when I google my name .Do I have any control over this?

Question:
I never signed up for it I dont use any social media .If somebody saw it they might think it was me.

       Portland, ME

Answer: How do you know you name is so unique? I thought my last name was very very unique, turns out there was another family in the same state with the same last name. It happens.


Title: Someone I know arrested. How long can they get?

Question:
Hi all, I have a question for you: someone I know was arrested yesterday for selling 200 Percocet (oxycodone) pills to an undercover DEA agent and they found 100 more in their apartment along with (possibly) a few ounces of Marijuana. Along with all this, they sold within 1,000 ft of a school, which I believe doubles any sentence, fine, and probation.

How much time is this person looking at serving?

Thank you for your help!

Answer:
 The maximum sentence here will likely be in the decades.

20 years, If I'm not mistaken.


Title: Had my deceased mother's motorcycles for sale through a third party. He subsequently put a lien on them, sold them, and told me he took the money to recoup costs. Is this legal? (VA)

Question:
I had posted yesterday with no traction [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/9wf925/writing_a_letter_of_insolvency_va/). While I was following up on some of my mother's affairs, I came to find out that the facility in which I entrusted HER motorcycles (titled in HER name) were sold and the company is keeping the money to 'cover their costs'.

It is my understanding that 1) this is part of her estate and the money should go into her estate fund and any creditors/debtors should be determined in order of their importance (??) or something.

Does this place have the right to do this, and if not, what is my legal recourse.

Answer: Was the company charging to hold the bike? Was the bill paid up?


Title: I didn't get the Christmas Gift I wanted, can I sue?

Question: [removed]

Answer: Don't think you'll beat the clauses.Answer #2: The Coal Clause (See Santa v. Grinch) removes liability from gifts if the gift was given in good intention. It is most comparable to the Good Samaritan laws in some states but only applies to gift-giving.


Title: (MN) Brother got a girl pregnant. She was 16 at the time. Is he facing legal trouble for this?

Question:
I live with him and sadly had to overhear the above sexual encounters that led to this. They had sex multiple times, and he said they were official before he learned the truth.

He is 27. He said he met her at a bar open to 21+ only and assumed she was at least that because they check ID at the door.

She just turned 17, and he found her on Facebook where everyone was saying, "Happy 17th!!" And he confronted her.

She also passed a pregnancy test and is two months pregnant with his baby, she claims. She wants to keep the baby. She told her parents it was a guy her age apparently and wants my brother to marry her and be a dad.

I said to get DNA tested, and he's trying to figure out how to make an appointment with his limited English knowledge. (He speaks Spanish and only enough English to get by.)

How much trouble is my brother in, legally speaking? Is he going to prison or the sex offenders list if this gets to court? Can he legally ask her to get an abortion since she is a minor? What should he do when her parents want to meet the father?

Answer:
 Tha age of consent in MN is 16, so this would be not illegal.

He will owe child support though, if the child is his.Answer #2: > Can he legally ask her to get an abortion since she is a minor?

He can *ask* her anything he wants, but the choice is hers to make, in consultation with her doctor (and half her state legislature).


Title: I’m 16. I was sent sexually inappropriate messages from an adult, and am thinking about going to the police for fear of him coming for me. But I think at one point I told him I was 17 (though later said 16- my true age). Does that nullify any legal action I can take?

Question:
The messages he sent me would be considered an act of child grooming- a class 4 felony. While at later points I flirted back, they were also often pretty unsolicited. And inappropriate. But I think at one point I told him I was 17 because I didn’t want him to think I was young (INITIALLY this was just supposed to be an online friend and he lied and said he was a lot younger). While he still told me i  was attractive after I mentioned I was 16, I’m worried him possibly believing I was older will mean I can’t file a police anything, but that I’ll attempt to and he’ll find out and then come and get me. He said some REALLY creepy stuff to me, and I AM underage. For sure. But what should I do? Does it still count legally?
Topic:
Criminal Law

Answer: Go. To. The. Police.


Title: Can police trespass without notice?

Question:
My question is this.  Can police trespass a person without notice given to said person from the property owners(or those delegated to give such notice).   Harrisburg, PA

There are videos online of police showing up and trespassing people without those people *ever* being asked to leave.  It was my understanding that without a person with authority over the property asking you to leave, the police couldn't just do it because they feel like it.

Answer: The police telling them they are not welcome is their warning.


Title: (california) Neighbor keeps turning off the gas to our heater.

Question:
We live in a 6 unit building and the gas furnace for our heater is located downstairs in their unit. We do not share gas or utilities with said neighbor and only run the heater during the day. They have turned our gas off for the umpteenth time and will not answer the door. Today, the gas company will not come out and turn it on (which they charge us for). It is 50 degrees in our house. What can we do aside from murder? Were not too keen on prison.

Okay, so update- the landlord called us back, and they were apparently were really rude and "didnt know how to turn the gas on" (OH REALLY YOU FUCKING POTATO RAAAAGE) The landlord is suspicious that there is something going on.

Also, police derpartments and the gas company dont care if you dont have heat until monday apparently. Theyre all closed, literally.

Edit: wow this kinda blew up for me. Hah. Too bad its about by shitty goblin of a neighbor. And I apparently cant do anything about it until monday anyways. Oh well!

Answer:
 Would the landlord be on the hook to pay if OP had to go to a hotel because it was too cold to sleep in the apartment? Answer #2: Are you renting are they renting?Answer #3: Where in California are you?  If you arent in a "cold" area that may be why nobody is taking this seriouslyAnswer #4: Not legal advise, but you can buy a heater pretty cheap that you can use in emergencies like this. I used one in the past when the central heating broke and would wheel it round the house with me Answer #5: Step 1 - Make preparations to move.  Your time here is limited.

Step 2 - Send a notification that you plan to begin withholding rent.  Document everything.  Make a video showing a thermometer at 50 with the thermostat set in the 70's.  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-rent-withholding-works.html  I'm a landlord, and hitting me in the wallet is the most sure-fire way to get me to respond to an issue I'm actively ignoring.

Step 3 - Retaliate.  There are a bunch of lawyers in this sub that will recommend against this, and their reasons are valid.  Fuck it.  Blast music.  Start hammering.  Find a rough spot in the hardwood and take a belt sander to it at 3am.  Inflict maximum punishment on the neighbors.  You're already planning to move out, right?  Who gives a shit if it makes your relationship with them worse.

Step 4 - Move.


Title: [USA, MA] Is it legal to be Denied interview for failing a drug test with prescription in my name and letter from doctor stating it's my prescription....

Question:
As the total says I'm going through a temp agency in Mass. I failed one spot on test that is not usually tested in my experience but it is my prescription prescribed by my PCP and all legal on my end even got official letter head. Can the company in question refuse me? Also is it even legal to share that information or is it past that point because I did take the test itself?

I really needed/wanted this position which the company really wanted to interview me up until this point.

I understand everything is at will employment and such but it feels completely unfair if I'm not doing anything wrong and nothing effects my work.

NO this is not for Marijuana either

Answer: Of course it’s legal for them to know the results of the drug test they asked you to take for them. And even if you have a prescription, they can still decline to interview you.


Title: My School is forcing students to use clear book bags.

Question:
I’m on mobile so sorry for formatting

My highschool isn’t in the most safe of places. It’s known for crime and other things like that. And we have to go through metal detectors at school every morning. Our bags and person are also patted down. However...

This upcoming September our school is forcing students to wear clear book bags. If we refuse we will be subject to:

 “a full body and bag search by our security team and administrators. Also, they must wait outside the building until other scholar(s) with the appropriate bag(s) enter the building.”

My question is: What can I do to stop this? I am a female so I don’t want everyone looking at the things in my book bag. I also don’t want to be subject to a full body search. I am also uncomfortable with the fact that said search could be conducted by administrators. Are they breaking my fourth amendment rights?

Answer:
 You can do nothing. This is legal.  You have limited 4th amendment rights in school and this doesn't violate those rights.Answer #2: > : What can I do to stop this?

You can:

1.  Carry a clear book bag

2.  Go without book bags.

There's no legal issue here.Answer #3: Carry clear bag. Put your tampons in the smallest decorative pencil case or zippered wallet you can fit them in. Answer #4: The clear backpack rule is legal.  If you want to keep a few small personal items out of view put them in a little cosmetic bag or pencil case.