Title: (VA) Worked two days and decided the job wasn't a fit; Employer not wanting to pay wages

Question:
Throwaway here because this is for a friend that I'm trying to help out.

Friend was hired at a company located in VA last month. She worked the first day and was uncomfortable with some of the things she encountered there - the job wasn't exactly what they'd said it would be, the office atmosphere was not very pleasant, the owners were a little odd, they were not prepared for her at all (no computer or phone set up, no office supplies), there was a no cell phone ban sprung at the end of the day (not much of an issue but the way it was said was uncomfortable), and there were numerous mentions about how she needed to walk to work no matter the weather outside and that others who had chosen to drive had "not lasted long". She clocked in and out, including lunch, and put in about 8 hours that first day. The second day didn't go well, either. She was mostly told to sit and watch someone else who spent most of their time getting up and running around asking various other employees questions and not really explaining much of anything. She finally asked if she could do some data entry and was going to wait for one of the bosses/owners to be available to let them know that she didn't think this place was going to be a good fit for her. Neither of those people had time for her that morning. My friend clocked out after about 4 hours for a lunch, turned on her cell phone on the walk home, and decided that the job just wasn't worth it considering how uncomfortable and bored she was there already and that she'd missed an important update on a terminally ill family member. No hard feelings, she doesn't "need" the job and was honest with herself about how the fit wasn't good. She tried calling the boss/owner who didn't answer. So she emailed the employee she was shadowing and let her know that she wouldn't be coming back.

Now, the owner/boss had told her at her interview and on the first day that paychecks would begin being issued in August, twice a month from then. She emailed them a couple of days ago to offer to bring back the employee handbook (which they asked for) and some other paperwork (that they didn't ask for) in exchange for picking up her pay stub in person to save on a second trip/postage for both sides. Today they respond that her employment there was mostly "training" and a "waste of their time" and that the person in charge of payroll is out of the country until September and that they'll "review" and "settle" with her after they return.

She grossed just $180 for the day and a half that she was there. Not a huge deal, but it is owed to her and she's waited patiently for it to show up as a direct deposit. Now they're telling her to wait another month (no concrete date given). What can she do?

Edit: Reading over the email chain just now, it appears that both of the owners are claiming that her time there was "just training" and seem to be implying that they don't pay for that. That's...not a thing, right? It certainly was never mentioned to her that training was unpaid!

Answer:
 VA law states that an employee who quits is entitled to their paycheck no later than the very next scheduled pay date.

If she can't get resolution on this by the next scheduled pay date, and the company is refusing to cooperate, she can file a [wage claim](http://www.doli.virginia.gov/laborlaw/laborlaw_forms_p1.html) with the Virginia Department of Labor.


Title: Hypothetical: (US, GA) How long could I go in jail for painting lines and an arrow on an unfinished turn lane?

Question: There is a small newly paved turning lane by my house but has been coned off for over a week. I jokingly suggested to my gf I would get out there and line it myself, and then thought, that seems like it would be taken VERY seriously by the law.

Answer:
 They'd have to go out and remove your markings before painting on their own, as you probably don't have highway spec paint and stencils, and I'm guessing this would cost them more than $500.

You're probably looking at "2nd Degree Criminal Damage to Property" (1-5 years) unless they want to teach you a lesson and nail you with "1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property" (1-10) years by saying you did something that endangered human life" or "interfered with public transportation"

In practice you're attorney would probably get a plea bargain to "Criminal Trespass", a misdemeanor with no mandatory time.

Additionally you would be civilly liable if a crash happened as a result of this, say you removed the cones before the lane was intended to be officially opened. It's happens that people put out their own illegal speed bumps and stop signs, and they could also be liable if a crash happens as a result of hitting a speed bump or if a stop sign alters the default right-of-way at the intersection.Answer #2: [I think you need to see this.](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/guerrilla-artist-fakes-downtown-la-freeway-sign-stays-up-for-years/)


Title: Property Management Threatening To To My Car From My Own Space

Question:
I live in Colorado, and have been having troubles with my HOA all year. We also own our unit. We are not renters. I got a notice in December saying I have an oil leak under my car as well the wrong colored window curtains and they have to be fixed. I thought this was peculiar since it's been unchanged since 2011, but regardless I obliged and spent about $150 on the car and $25ish on new curtains in April.

Unfortunately I have a high mileage car and there was another leak. This time my mechanic said it was coming from the engine block and essentially unfixable. And even sent a letter to the HOA explaining this.

Around the same time (early a May), a neighboring unit's sprinkler head exploded and flooded the whole apartment. Resulting in major damage to the floors, walls, ceiling, and electrical lines. I have been couch surfing ever since. We're still dealing with all of the repercussions from that and the repairs have been half assed. One worker even came up to me to let me know that he was being told to only repair what was visible, and not all of the damaged materials.

During this time the HOA also fined my $300 for the leak. We have not chosen to pay the fine yet because of all the damage. Last week we received a letter giving us 20 days to repair the car or stop parking in the garage altogether or my car will be towed. Sounds simple and unfortunate but there a few complications that make me interested in my legal options.

1. They sent me several different sets of rules and regulations. The first document I received stated that there was only a violation if my car was a "derelict vehicle" After I pointed that out to them that my car is not, they sent me a different document stating that my car was in violation because it was damaging the property. The first document did not mention that at all.

2. The HOA is run by a for-profit property management company. This company manages the 25 - 30 buildings and 5,000 some units located within our HOA. The company, not even the HOA, will be collecting the fines.

3. Every space has oil leaks under them. It's a parking garage. I've been talking to neighbors and they have been also saying, that starting this year, the HOA/Prop MGMT has been aggressively going after them for all sorts of crazy violations. Dead plants on the porch, Wrong color christmas lights, not getting a 'move out permit,' and of course the oil leaks.

4. The Property MGMT company stated that they started going after my leaks after 'daily' complaints by a resident. A resident that just so happens to be the president of the HOA. An HOA that is controlled by this same company. That would make money off of any fines I pay. He even wrote on my car in the window that it needs to be fixed multiple times.

Basically I'm concerned about the actual legality of these fines, if they can be held responsible for negligence regarding faulty repairs, and if I'm falling victim to a scam where the HOA and Property MGMT are in cahoots and harassing myself and other residents. Appreciate any advice, thanks.

Answer:
 Get a copy of the official HOA rules and regulations.  Not the property management rules.

If you are in violation of the HOA rules, then you owe the fine.  If not, then the management company cannot charge you.

Figure out next time the HOA is having an election.  Run for president.  Kick out the property management company.Answer #2: Can't you just get a drip pan and leave it under your car when it's parked so that it doesn't "damage the property"?


Title: Is a parking meter violation still applicable when someone is in the car while its parked?

Question: Hello, my ticket was in Downtown Detroit, Michigan last week.  I parked outside of the administrative building to my school and left my grandfather (who has a license) in the car.  My grandfather was in the car in the passenger seat, and fully able to move the car if necessary.  I did not pay the parking meter because I was understanding that if someone is in the car than I don't need to pay the parking meter, the someone can move the car anytime.  The ticket is 45$ (standard) and due June 14.  I called the parking violation group of detroit and they said because the car was in park, the parking meter violation ticket is applicable.  So I want to fight it , I don't know how I would fight it though or if the fine can be increased if I do.

Answer:
 From your narrative, I would hazard to say that you were ticketed appropriately. Each city/town have unique bylaws and city ordinances but I've never heard of a "you can park in a metered space and you don't have to pay as long as someone is in the car" exception.

Do you have a source at all for that?Answer #2: I understand where you’re coming from, but think about it logically; you’re not supposed to be parked in that spot, the fact that someone was in the car who could have moved it is sort of irrelevant; the car itself shouldn’t have been there and that’s why the ticket was issued.

If you want to fight it, that’s definitely your right, but I wouldn’t use the argument that you laid out in this post. You’re basically admitting that you parked illegally without paying, which is essentially a confession.

Your fine won’t go up, but it’s still time out of your day.


Title: (California) Need general work place harassment advice

Question:
[deleted]
Topic:
Labor Law

Answer:
 Unless your friend had a written contract that provides otherwise, there's nothing illegal going on based on what you wrote.

The new owner is allowed to be greedy.  It's legal to reorganize a business to focus on the bottom line.  Appearance standards are generally legal.

"I don't like your body type" is legal grounds for demotion or termination.  He can fire her for wearing blue socks or for liking the Dodgers.  It could just be that the owner wants to cut her pay and is using this as an excuse -- perfectly legal.

I hope *she's* not saying "I'm good at debate and majoring in communications" to her boss.  That has no bearing on her fitness for a management position.  That kind of thing only sounds impressive to teens and 20-somethings.

California's labor laws (like just about the entire US) do not offer protection against asshole bosses, being fired or demoted for no good reason or for a good job that turns shitty all of a sudden.

It protects against discrimination due to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, etc.  It protects against age discrimination for people aged 40 or older.  It protects against sexual harassment, or harassment based on those protected categories.  To some extent, it protects against retaliation for reporting harassment or discrimination, and it protects "whistleblowers".

Your friend should start looking for a new job.


Title: [PA] Last landlord keeping 50% of my girlfriends security deposit because his cleaning company repainted

Question:
Hey there. So this is in Philadelphia. My girlfriend and I just moved out of our old apartment. We kept it in nice shape and left everything pretty much spotless.

The only thing that we expected to lose money on was the windowsill because a bit of paint chipped off from her plant pots sitting on them, but we were only expecting to possibly lose $50 or so from that.

> He's saying that 'I did all over paint and cleaning the people had me to do all the works so she is only getting $350 back.'

I asked what wasn't clean, since we made sure to clean the whole place thoroughly before leaving, and he responded with:

> 'They had me come back paint all the rooms clean all the apt kitchen bathrooms all over the charge me $900 the Maintanence I just charge her $350.'

IANAL (obviously, since I'm posting for help here lol) but I was pretty confident that the only issues with the place were 'normal wear and tear.'

The only things 'wrong' with the place when we left were:

1. The windowsill paint being chipped off a little bit (each windowsill had like 2 rings of paint chipped off where the potted plants sat).

2. Small holes in the wall from nails / screws that held up picture frames.

I was pretty confident that these were considered normal wear and tear and we couldn't get our security deposit withheld for this stuff.

We didn't take any pictures since I had this landlord for 2 years prior and never had any issues, but my girlfriend really needs the money since she doesn't have a job yet and is drowning in student debt.

Anything we can do to get that money back?

I haven't texted back yet, but I think my plan right now is to ask for a list of the damages with specific charges. That's the ideal next step right?

Answer: Usually small holes from nails/screws do not count as normal wear and tear and could necessity a whole wall repaint. A whole repaint could cost you like $350


Title: (X-post r/personalfinance) Do I need a prenup to protect house and stock? Is my attorney being uncooperative?

Question:
-- part one, should I get a prenup?

We're about to get married early on (<2y) in our relationship. I'm in my first job, she is in college. We are in CA.

She has:
- no assets, no student debt.
- will be making from $70k/y to $100k/y
I have:
- $200k home which I rent out, pays for small mortgage
- $70k in other savings
- stock options to a not yet IPO'd company which will yield at least $500k
- currently making $120k/y, later up to $150k/y

As long as we are a family, I want to use my assets for us to live a full and happy life.

If it ever comes to a separation, I want to walk away with whatever is left of what I walked in with. This includes the home, regardless of how much I invested in it with the rental income or my own salary after our family is taken care of. This includes the stock, regardless of how it grew and how I distributed it over the market.

Am I wrong to want a prenup?

-- part two, attorney troubles

I started the drafting of a prenup with an attorney for a flat fee. He drafted an ironclad agreement in which there would be no spousal support and no community property. He wanted her attorney to start a dialogue to suggest the expected changes so that the resulting prenup would be truly a work of the two parties and therefore be stronger in court. My partner is thoroughly upset about the original draft waiving spousal support and community property. Her attorney suggested to pull both out of the agreement. My attorney is not willing to do so, advising me that without said clauses, I'm better of without a prenup. He is not providing me with a clear explanation of the effect of removing said clauses. Because he is not getting paid hourly, he has grown impatient and hard to work with. I believe that his ego stands in the way of getting me to a solution. He offered a partial refund.

Do I need an ironclad? Is my attorney in the wrong? Should I just take his draft and go to another attorney? Should I throw out the draft and consider collaborative law?

This whole prenup business has been taking a toll on our relationship.

Answer:
 Without looking at the whole agreement and having a better understanding of the facts, it would be difficult to say whether your attorney is right or wrong.

Further, whether or not you get a prenup isn't an area for internet ~~superstars~~ ~~lawyers~~ posters to give you advice about.

That being said, I'd highly recommend speaking to another attorney.  An attorney - client relationship, especially in a case like this, needs trust.  If you don't have a solid relationship with yours, then it is time to accept his offer of a partial refund and go find another.


Title: Can the FBI or the police pick up on stuff you print from the computer or smart phone?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 What? Like if I write a novel then print it into paper the FBI would get emailed a copy?

That's one of the most insane things I've ever heard...


Title: Store knowingly sold opened rubbing alcohol container, punctured seal - injured from caustic substance.

Question:
I was desperately in need of some rubbing alcohol for a project and the only store near me (national chain) only had a single bottle on the shelf. Unfortunately it was tampered with and about a quarter was missing.

After the staff dismissed any idea of there being any in the back stock, I said what the hell and bought the product, someone just stole some alcohol. WRONG. Someone had poured some out and poured in a caustic chemical.

Before I got around to using the product for my electronics board cleanup and soldering, I used some to disinfect a scrape on my hand. It burned horribly, resulting in mild to moderate chemical burns to my hand. No idea what was inside. Doesn't smell of alcohol.

The cashier knew the bottle was tampered with, discounted it, and sold it anyway.

Can I take action?

Thanks reddit!

Answer:
 >The cashier knew the bottle was tampered with,

So did you.Answer #2: No. Answer #3: > No idea what was inside. Doesn't smell of alcohol.

And yet, you still used it on your scraped hand?


Title: Chipped my molar on a piece of metal onion my Pizza

Question:
I live in Texas, I was eating pizza and a piece of metal chipped my tooth I’m the presence of a waitress. The manager talked to me and filled out an incident report that admitted the metal was from the screens they cook the pizza on and gave me a copy of the report.

I’m young and I will probably have to get a crown if not now, eventually. I’ll miss work twice for the procedure. Also I hate going to the dentist because I have super sensitive teeth and they always hurt me.

That said their insurance is supposedly supposed to contact me soon, what should I ask for? Any advice?

Answer:
 You may run into an issue with insurance since a crown/veneer is considered cosmetic.

The first step is to go to a dentist and have him check the tooth.


Title: California-Based Start-Up Discovered Withholding Wages; Refuses To Engage With Employee Concerns Or Pay What Is Owed. Now What?

Question:
I've been working as a 1099 employee for a California-based start-up on and off for the past few years, and recently received confirmation from someone inside the company that they've been calculating payouts by a different method than described in their written policy. Because their payout summaries make it (deliberately?) difficult to check the math I didn't catch it, but now that I have it looks like anywhere from ten to twenty percent of my agreed-upon earnings have gone unpaid.

As soon as I discovered this I reached out to the company to explain my concerns, and when a few days passed without reply, I reached out again to set a meeting. I haven't heard anything back, and, based on past interactions (and the experiences of other employees), I have every reason to believe they will continue to avoid to engage.

I'd much rather just have a conversation in hopes that this is all just an oversight and the company will remit the withheld wages once its been brought to their attention, but if they refuse to agree to a meeting I'm not sure how to proceed without elevating this to a legal issue (for which I have neither the wherewithal nor the funds).

I've been told that the proper way to catch their attention is to send a certified letter explaining my concerns to key members of the leadership team as well as the secretary of state, but I've also been advised that I shouldn't do so until I have legal counsel. I've also been pointed to the BBB and the Department of Labor, but again am afraid that if I go those routes I'll be starting a fight that I don't have the resources to finish. Can anyone advise the best approach to open a dialogue with my employers, or hold them accountable if that proves impossible?
Topic:
Employment Law

Answer:
 If you're a bona fide contractor, then your sole recourse is to sue your client. This will likely result in the end of your client-contractor arrangement, as there are no protections for retaliation against contractors.

If your client directs your daily activities, requires you to be in the office, or generally treats you like an employee, then you may actually _be_ an employee, and not a contractor, in which case you should address that first. That will involve substantially reworking your taxes for the last several years, but it'll also allow you to recover your outstanding wages through California's Department of Industrial Relations, and protects you from reprisals for doing so. Your employer may also face serious fines. You can [ask DIR to review your employment](https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/worker_misclassification.html).

The BBB is a review agency, no different from Yelp, and has no enforcement power.


Title: Legal advice - Employer wants to deduct wage after making purchases.

Question:
Hello everyone,

I worked for a retail clothing company in Canada Ontario where I am offered some perks and benefits and one of them is an employee discount on merchandise. We have a yearly cap every year in the amount of purchases that we can make. When gone over or close to the cap normally the employer would notify or warn us and if reaching past the cap the employer would stop the discount. I've gone over my spend and the employer wants to deduct what I've spent from my wage. While mid-shift working ( keep in mind that my job was commission only so I only get paid if I make sales) I was pulled into the office and asked about my transactions. I was placed in a very uncomfortable environment where the employer would mention my income such as " you must make a lot of money" for my purchases being asked questions to who I was making the purchases for.(we're allowed to purchase items as gifts) I've been making purchases the last two weeks because I am leaving the company and I was using what I had left of my discount before I moved onto working with another company. I've bought items for myself and many family members. It only makes sense to why I was making purchases because I won't have these benefits after leaving the company. The process for the employee purchases is very simple, you shop as a regular shopper and at the cash desk you show the employee your discount card and you'll get the reduced price. I've paid for everything with my own card as we are not allowed to use our partner's credit or debit card.

  However I was not told or informed before hand that purchases exceeding my cap would be deducted off my wage. I've been with the company for four years and when I've used up or close to my cap I was notified by the employer's audit team that normally keeps track of everyone's spend and gives everyone a fair warning before they go over. Normally privileges are revoked after exceeding the cap. However my situation is different, because I was leaving the company the employer told me I had to go home and bring all the merchandise back to the store, and if the merchandise has been worn or used I would have to pay full price. Before I was sent home I was given a form that they told me I had to sign before I left which stated essentially that the company will deduct my spendings off my wage. However he also made me write in hand extending the contract " I will go home today and bring back the merchandise by end of day." Including the date and I felt very uncomfortable and I signed it just so I can leave the room. The employer expected me to leave my shift to go home where it takes me 40-60 minutes to commute(depending on rush hour) and come back again to return the merchandise. I'm still clocked in during my shift and I ONLY get paid for sales I make in store. I am within my rights as an employee to make employee purchases. This was around 3:30 when I'm in the office, and my shift also ends at 4:30.

 No where in my initial contract when hired with the company stated anything about paying back or my wages being deducted. It was only within 2 years with the company that the implemented a yearly cap because when I was first hired there were no limits. However I did sign this paper under duress, not allowed to leave the room before signing the paper in addition to telling me that I will be expected to pay full price on merchandises that have been worn when returned.

I'd like to know what options do I have at the moment for this situation? When I was sent home I did not come back to work. I only had one day left with the company and I did not come to my final shift because of this incident making me feel very uncomfortable. In addition I've made 6 orders with the company that I have paid for
 have not received. They refused to refund me the items even though I was never given the items. I asked to return those purchases I ordered and they denied to return my paid purchases until I bring all the items they requested back. I contacted my credit card company and they told me they're willing to dispute and charge back the items I paid for that I did not receive.

I know I messed up by signing the contract, however I was signing due to being uncomfortable and pressured. I felt criminalized as if I did something wrong by the questions being asked and the remarks. I'm in Canada, and labour laws say that employers cannot deduct off wage unless the employee has signed an agreement. Even-though I didn't agree I still signed. I have requested a scanned copy of that paper I signed for my lawyer to review however they have not responded back to me yet.

What are my current options and what can I do right now?

Answer:
 In [Ontario](https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/tools/esworkbook/deductions.php) employers are allowed to take some wage deductions with specific, prior written permission: it seems as though you may have provided that permission.
Regarding the return of physical goods/fulfillment of standing orders, if this is a retail chain, you could escalate up the chain to HR.
If the company refuses to fulfill or refund your online orders, you could dispute the charges with your credit card.
I would venture that they suspected you of reselling their goods for a profit, which is why they revoked your discount privileges: is there any language around the discount (in an employee handbook, for example) that lays out circumstances in which the discount may be revoked?


Title: Grandmother being transferred to nursing home. All assets must be depleted before Medicaid is an option. Is there any way to save her house? Details in post.

Question:
Trying to make this uncomplicated.

So my grandmother had brain surgery to remove a benign tumor two months ago. She was expected to make full recovery. Things didn't go as planned. She has not made progress in 2 months of rehab and now needs long term care in a nursing home. I am her Power of Attorney medically and financially. After speaking to the social worker at her rehab it is my understanding that all assets must be depleted before Medicaid is an option for coverage. Her insurance does not cover long term care. She does have savings that could cover 8-12 months of nursing home care. Her house is of course considered an asset and would have to be sold before Medicaid would kick in. And medicaid would look at the last 5 years of financial history when it's time to apply.

I am not looking to keep the house for my personal gain. Honestly it's more sentimental as silly as it may be. She has lived in this house my whole life. I grew up there. I can't stand the thought of having to let it go. It's keeping me up at night thinking that I might have to sell it and never be able go there again. If she needs it for her care obviously I will do what I have to do. I am not trying to hide assets or with hold care from her. But is there anyway to save her house?

Any advice is greatly appreciated during this trying time. I'm in North Carolina if that matters.

Answer:
 Buy the house yourself. Answer #2: Sorry no. The courts and society rightly believe that if you have assets to pay for your housing and care, you should be using those assets before relying on government assistance. Your option is to buy the house yourself (at fair market value, unless you want the state to come after you).

Also - I sympathise and think a few others are being a *little* too harsh in their criticisms, I don't think you've really had time to consider the implications of your request to realise that it's selfish before asking here. Don't mind them, we legal types tend to get jaded.


Title: I hang out at a public park with some friends. There's some guy burning leaves (or maybe trash) outside his house that has been doing it for the past couple weeks. He smokes out our spot and a good chunk of the park that's covered in shrubbery and plants. Can we call 911?

Answer:
 You can call the non-emergency line for the police, but 911 is only for emergencies.  What you described doesn’t sound like an emergency.Answer #2: What you want to start with is your local fire department. Burning without a permit or during fire season can land you with some big fines in certain areas. A lot of cities don't allow open buring within city limits at any time.

But please don't call 911, unless structures are in immediate danger.Answer #3: Certainly. Call the non emergency line since it isn't an emergency.

If what he is doing is legal they won't be able to do much.


Title: Family member in shed in back yard

Question: My dad Owens a house and allowed his son to live in a shed in the back yard.  His son helped around the house in exchange for him bring there .Dad married his girlfriend of 20plus years before he passed away She allowed the son to stay in shed as it had been ..  she decides to sell the house to grandson of her husband .. Grandson does not want man's son (uncle) in shed anymore . The son is now refusing to leave .. claiming ' Squatters rights'  what can/should grandson do ?

Answer: Give him proper notice to vacate then evict him.


Title: Friends being able to see private matters on Facebook

Question:
Hi all!

So my friends and I have a small meme page on Facebook that is linked to my (personal) Instagram account. Sometimes on Facebook suggestions pop up to share pictures of my Instagram page to the meme page, or even stories, which is completely fine given that I chose to put those things publicly online.

However, my friends told me they got private pictures and replies that I sent to people -pictures that I have never saved to my phone or to Instagram- as suggestions to put on Facebook.

This is all pretty awkward but I feel like this is something others should not be able to see. I am an EU citizen and they got those suggestions after the GDPR laws had been put into place, I don’t know if this matters but it may be worth noting.

Thanks for your time and help.

Answer:
 > However, my friends told me they got private pictures and replies that I sent to people -

How did you send these "private pictures and replies"?

Occam's razor suggests your privacy settings aren't set to what you think they are.


Title: [KS] I'm pretty sure my mom faked her death in 2014. What do I do?

Question:
So let me tell you, from the start it was weird. My mom was a coke-head and alcoholic. She mostly just did coke every all day and alcohol. She tried to stop and get her life back on track and was doing good but she started acting weird the last few weeks. Just being more, off and less talky. She use to be annoyingly talkative.

Go to December 18th 2014. She comes in the house looking for something in a rush, grabs a bag of what I think was clothes and stuff and she rushed out. She said she'd be back. She also asked why I wasn't at my grandmas like I said I'd be. I don't know why this was a big deal. I see my grandma like every week and I NEVER saw her get annoyed that I didn't see her. When she was rushing out she set her phone on the counter. I remember telling her that she's leaving her phone and she was like "I know!" I get a call about 30 minutes later saying she's been found dead on the other side of town and with her face beaten out and only thing on her is her ID, and the car was burning.

Weird things

First, I tried going through her phone. It's wiped. Like no calls text pics anything. She had to reset it on purpose. She texted ME about an hour before she came and asked when I was coming back home, when she thought I was at my grandmas, I told her I was leaving that night and I'd be back the next day. Last thing I remember sending.

Next. I found out that she was married to someone in from Nepal (weird) through one of her old friends who I thought dropped her when she found out she was using again. She showed me on case-net for proof, but I can't find this man anywhere. They were married July 2013.

Also the place where she was found is about 45 minutes from me. NO way she left for her destination, got captured, beaten, killed, and dropped off 45 minutes away when I get the call in about 30 minutes of she leaving, just no way. I always thought it was weird from the second I got the call, but pushed it off as my mind playing time tricks on me because of the shock.

Should I lawyer up and alert someone? What should I do? Should I leave it alone? (That's what I'm inclined to do because it feels like it's just grief eating at me). I was 18 when she 'died' 20 now one younger sibling that's been with her dad for about 10 years. Also can I request the marriage certificate? I have her death certificate.

**edit: guys I'm around family for memorial day weekend. I'll be back ti answer questions and shit tonight. No service where I am and only one computer which I can't do with people looking over my shoulder. To those who think I made this up, fuck you. I'm pretty sure I'll go public this week**

**edit 2: I have also decided to get a PI and lawyer up. Really I just want to know what's the deal. My cousin and friend are both on board. I'll answer questions tonight when I get more time. Right now I'm on my other cousins laptop. I think we're heading home in about an hour. Should be home 9 pm central. I'll also add that some of you inboxed me telling me you knew about the case because of identifying information. I'm not confirming or denying any concrete identifying info until I lawyer up.**

Answer:
 You say her body was found 45 minutes from home. What happened to the body? Was it ever ever identified? Was there ever an autopsy? How was the burial handled?  If it was not your mother's body, why do you think it was identified as hers?Answer #2: Wait, so was there an actual body and burning car?  Or did you just get a phone call from a random number with no real follow up?  If there was a body there might also be a family out there wondering what happened.  That's worth finding out the truth for.

Otherwise if the questions are less painful than the search for the answers its your choice.

Answer #3: Yes, you may obtain her marriage certificate from the local county.

You may ask to find out more about how they ID'd her.

What do you hope to happen?Answer #4: Sorry, who called you? Did you see the body? Why are you concerned about this now, 2 years later?


Title: Unwittingly bought a sick puppy on craigslist and it died. Seller lied about information.

Question:
Hello. I live in Texas and I am naive and stupid. Me and my significant other wanted a basset hound puppy, so we decided to shop on craigslist. We found an ad for one selling a puppy for 480 dollars. We contacted them asking if they were vaccinated and dewormed. They said yes. But we never asked for proof. They asked us to meet us at a gas station, and I knew this was weird, but I did it anyway. They were almost an hour late and we chose the cute one.  We never asked for proof of deworming or shot records, and took their word. It wasn't until the next day we got concerns for his health and took him to the vet and was diagnosed with hookworms and ringworm. 4 days later he died. It was very obvious he was never dewormed. So we dewormed him instead. The puppy pooped out so many ringworms it caused him to go into some sort of shock and was unable to eat or stand. Not to mention this basset hound and the other pups were obviously malnourished at 2 pounds at 7 weeks old. The average for that age is 6 pounds. We didn't know any better. I feel so guilty.

The person I bought the puppy from now no longer answers my texts or calls to answer my questions. Do I have any legal ground in Texas to do something about this?

Answer: Turn them in for animal cruelty which neglect is, they are most likely puppy mill type backyard breeders who have many other suffering animals they make profit off of this way. Perhaps you can get their information by posing as another buyer.


Title: [MI] What do about possible police monitoring?

Question:
For the past month myself and neighbors having been noticing strange activity with the local police. We all live in an apartment house, its divided into several units, having our own apartments.

We have seen unusual cars in our driveway with people inside, approach the cars and they start up and drive off. A neighbor in back of me said that he saw a car drive by slowly taking pictures of our house.

Three weeks ago I saw a man who had a camera strapped around his neck walking up and down the street, scoping the house out a bit. I approached him and he took off. We have had people knocking on our doors in the middle of the night.

Tonight a car pulled up, and sat there for a while and then drove off. A few moments later, I hear someone walking outside close to my windows, I go outside and see a person dart off. My neighbor came out and he said he heard someone come up to his door and attempt to open it, and he came out to figure out what was up. We both chatted about the possibility of our house being watched by the authorities and we are creeped out by it.

There is nothing illegal going on. We are all quiet people who have jobs and families. So there shouldn't be any reason to investigate us for illegal activity. I have lived here for several months and haven't felt like my neighbors are up to anything illegal.

There are a few houses down the road that are known crack and meth houses. And the police are over there from time to time. Possibility they have the wrong house?

What can I and my neighbors do in this situation? We have thought about possibly inquiring about this to the police, but can we do that, and if we do, are they obligated to tell us anything?

Answer:
 Police will not tell you if you're under surveillance or investigation, nor will they tell you if your neighbor is under surveillance or investigation.

Midnight knocking, attempted burglaries and break-ins, and folks in cars who leave when encountered by residents are all consistent with living in a neighborhood with drug houses.  Most people who frequent drug houses are also petty thieves and burglars, and often loiter elsewhere in the neighborhood.

Maybe.. and just maaaybe... one of your neighbors is under private investigation, like for insurance or benefits fraud.   Watching for a suspect to leave the house and documenting their attire, gait, and destination are an ordinary part of investigations into fake disability claims.


Title: [Ont-Can] [Serious] Rear ended another vehicle at slow speeds. No damage to my front bumper but other driver showed small damaged area to rear bumper right after the accident. At home, dashcam video of car shows that damage was there before the accident. What do I do?

Answer: Wait to see if they commit insurance fraud, then if they do, use your evidence to prove they are liars, and likely get their case thrown out.


Title: Ex wife is trying to strong arm me to get full custody.

Question:
First let me say that I take my obligation to pay child support very seriously.

I’ve been out of work for a while and got behind on my child support. In the state of Missouri your ex wife wife can have you criminally prosecuted. Which she did. I have been charged with a class E felony. I have a passed due amount in excess of $15k and in the divorce agreed to pay $1,200 a month.

My ex wife is now offering to have a large portion of the past due amount forgiven, the monthly amount reduced and the criminal charges dropped IF I sign over custody and relinquish my parental rights.

Isn’t this extortion? Can I have her prosecuted?

Answer: That is not extortion. Extortion is threatening to do something you have no legal right to do unless you do what they want. She's entitled to the money, and her offer is a normal offer of settlement. Whether she can actually forgive the past due amount is unclear to me. Regardless, you should get a lawyer and have the child support modified due to your job loss.


Title: [TX] Landlord failed to remind me of 60-day move-out notice but still arguing they did their part

Question:
My lease states a 60-day move-out notice is required. It also states:

> If we require you to give us more than 30 days’ written notice to move out before the end of the Lease term, we will give you 1 written reminder not less than 5 days nor more than 90 days before your deadline for giving us your written move-out notice. If we fail to give a reminder notice, 30 days’ written notice to move-out is required.

Here are the facts I've gathered from my side:

Date (2017)|Event
:--|:--
May 6|Lease start, received welcome packet
May 19|Landlord alleges a renewal offer letter was sent to my door
June 1|End of 5 to 90 day time frame in which landlord needed to provide a written reminder of the 60-day move-out notice
June 6|60-day move-out notice due
June 8|Received move-out notice form from leasing agent. The move-out notice is dated this date.
June 15|First email from leasing agent about move-out notice (note: past the 5 to 90 day time frame)
July 2|Submitted my move-out notice in the drop box
July 3|Leasing agent confirms submission of move-out notice
July 6|30-days prior to original move-out date
August 5|Original move-out date

The leasing agent claims that I failed to provide a timely 60-day move-out prior to my August 5 move-out date, so she is going to adjust my move-out date accordingly to August 29. She also claims:
> Renewal reminders were sent via email and your renewal offer letter was sent to your door (on or about May 19th). [Leasing agent] has also reached out to you in regards to your notice to vacate. Per the above information, [landlord] has fulfilled the legal obligations. As such, the adjusted move out date will stand as August 29, 2017.

I still stand by my claim that my landlord failed to give me a written reminder in the 5 to 90 day window. I just looked at my welcome folder; nothing in there would satisfy as a written reminder of the 60-day move-out notice. The first written reminder I have is in the above table, outside the 5 to 90 day window. The leasing agent mentions a "renewal offer letter"; I don't know what she's talking about.

My landlord is one of the big nation-wide apartment management companies.

I just wanted to ask if there's something I may have overlooked that would weaken my claim. Thanks for your time and help.

*****

[Update July 22, 2017]

I just found the renewal letter that was placed at my door on May 19th. Buried in a bunch of text near the end, it says:

> you will need to provide us with a written notification of your intent to vacate 60 days prior to your departure

I hadn't read that paragraph on the renewal letter until just now. I think there's no way for me to win this in small claims now. Do you agree?

A valuable lesson learned...

Answer:
 According to the timeline, you are legally in-the-right.  Sending emails generally isn't proper written notice, and for stuff like this they would either need proof of receipt (e.g. certified mail) or posting it on your door.  Emails/texts are really only considered proper written notice when they are admitted to have been received.

By the management's own admission they simply mailed you a "renewal letter", which also wouldn't be the "reminder of a move out notice", which they also mailed 2 days after their deadline.

You can remind them of these things, and they won't care.  At that point you can tell them you're moving out on August 5th and will be filing suit against them if they don't sign a release form and return your security deposit on time.

They will likely refuse, and you will hire an attorney, because they will take you to collections/sue.   This is how large management companies make money.


Title: Nevada, USA - My apartment sold me on a 24 hour fitness center, has it advertised as a 24 hour fitness center in most advertising media yet the fitness center has been open past office hours for 5 days in the past two months.

Question:
I guess this is clearly false advertising and I can't find anything in my rent agreement that allows them to do this.  Are there legal actions I could take?  I plan to call the corporate offices tomorrow and demand reduced rent for this month and last month, if they comply it can stop there. If they don't comply is there any legal action I can pursue or possibly break my lease free of charge?
Topic:
Landlord Tenant Housing

Answer: Did they give you a key to the door?  Apartments I've lived in locked the fitness center doors aftwr hours, but you could still access with a key.


Title: Boyfriend took car last night without asking

Question:
He took it last night while I was sleeping. We've been having a lot of problems and he already owes me money. This morning I woke up and the entire front bumper is gone, so he obviously ran into something and destroyed my car. When I woke him up he was obviously drunk. I can't even talk to him because when I woke him up he flipped out on me.

What should I do? I'm insurance premium is high and he needs to be held liable. I have work in the morning and I'm just at a complete loss. I don't have the money right now to get it fixed and I feel so used.

Edit - in miami, florida

Answer: You can call the police and let them know. He could've hit someone and had no idea.Answer #2: You should contact the police and tell them that you are almost sure he drove drunk and crashed your car. Then get your car fixed (and pay the deductive) and after that you can sue your (hopefully soon ex boyfriend) for the deductive in small claims court. In small claims court you don't need a lawyer if it's under 10,000$ (some states have a higher or lower limit)


Title: Lifetime movie turns into Breaking Bad. Divorce/suspected drug money/tax fraud. (IL)

Question: [removed]

Answer:
 Holy hell, everyone needs to BACK OFF and stop playing Columbo, ~~breaking into~~ snooping in trucks and desks, etc., and just as important: ***mom needs to talk this all over with her divorce attorney***. Let the attorney handle everything. Really, everything. Everyone else butting in is just going to complicate things.

> I am stuck and feel hopeless.

Edit: I get that, but you are not a party to any of this.


Title: Googling my name shows 1 court record that I don't know anything about. Can I find out more without paying some website?

Question:
Hey all. When I Google my name there are a few court pay-wall sites that say I have 1 public court record. I want to find out more about this, since it's news to me, but I am not at all interested in paying $20 for it.

If they have the information, is it public record in some way? Is there a way to track it down without paying?

Any help is appreciated. Thank you :)

Edit: The bot reminded me, I am in the United States. Thank you bot.

Answer:
 Be cautious, these may be scam sites. Every now and then I go to Google an old school acquaintance and the top hits are often "Find XXXX's criminal record."

When you say "Court pay wall sites", do you mean these are domains that end in .gov, .state.us, or some clearly governmental web site?


Title: [MI] When a minor buys online they enter into a legal contract but by entering into that contract the contract is voided.

Question: So when that minor pays and without knowing ,for example Spotify, enters into a contract with a minor the minor is in a void contract but is still using the services and spotify is unaware. My question is this: The minor illegally entered into a contract so the contract is voided so then what are the consequences for the minor.

Answer: It's not void just because he's a minor. It's just possibly not enforceable. He owes for whatever services he used,


Title: Can I sue Texas Governor Greg Abbott For Aiding In An Abortion?

Question:
As I understand Texas’ new ridiculous abortion law, one can bring a civil suit against anyone involved in the process of procuring an abortion without a risk of damages.

Could I file suit against Governor Abbott for assisting in the procurement of an abortion without any direct proof? Could this lawsuit be used simply as a way to carry out discovery on the Governor?

Answer:
 Just because you don't need standing, doesn't mean that you can file a frivolous lawsuit. Any lawsuit needs to be based on alleged facts. If you knowingly make false allegations that's a crime.

Also, this law is just a terribly cynical workaround, and literally allows for mob rule regarding abortion.


Title: What can i do if my judge is being outwardly rude to my lawyer?

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 Judges, just like regular people, don't like having their time wasted. If they don't think something is relevant, they'll let the attorney know.

You should do nothing if it happens again.


Title: [FL] Samsung claims warranty is void due to physical damage, but their warranty doesn't say that.

Question:
I installed a system update on my Note 5, and from that point on, the phone no longer charged. I've looked it up and it seems [other people have had the same problem with the Note 5](http://thedroidguy.com/2016/06/fix-samsung-galaxy-note-5-thats-not-charging-power-related-issues-1060583) and with other phones in the same line. I was told by a Samsung representative that my phone was still under warranty and that this issue would be covered. After I shipped my phone to them and bought a temporary replacement, now they're claiming my warranty is void because of screen damage. There's a single, *extremely* small hairline crack in the corner of the screen. It's maybe 1/2" long and it's not even visible when looking at it straight on. You have to tilt the phone to see it. This crack occurred 51 weeks prior (I remember the date because it was my birthday), and the phone has functioned perfectly since then. Anyway, Samsung is claiming the entire warranty was voided when that physical damage occurred, but unless I'm reading it wrong, their warranty doesn't say that at all. Here's the warranty:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/warranty/SGH-T959HABTMB

It says they're not responsible for "defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse," etc, but they're not even trying to claim the charging issue is a result of the screen crack, which would be pretty ridiculous but difficult for me to prove otherwise. They're saying the entire warranty is voided because of the crack. In fact, the representative I spoke to in their warranty department claimed that any physical damage to the phone whatsoever (dents, scratches, etc) voids the warranty, which seems like an incredibly convenient way to weasel out of honoring their warranty for pretty much everything except software issues. In the warranty itself, the only mention I see of voiding it is by installation of unauthorized software or unauthorized root access. When I mentioned that to the representative, he claimed "it's their policy."

Am I just screwed on this one?

Answer:
 I used to work in a SS "tech support" call center, while you're waiting for a sup to call back, it may be worth calling and asking to speak with the tier 2 support. At least when I was there (2015) the tier 2 I worked with had authorization to do replacement phone or force work orders through the repair facilities.

As a tier one you're pretty much told to say no. full stop.

One other thing, again at my call center, we always had at least 2 sups available for help on the floor (til 12am). I'd bet you could get someone on the phone if you told them youre fine to wait on hold until someone is available. (At about 5 minutes a sup will come around an ask why they're still on the same call )

So yeah, it's not legal advice but being annoying helps in these situations.Answer #2: Not legal advice but as someone who deals with phone repair, this is very common with majority of companies like Apple, LG, Google, etc.


Title: Called the wrong number and got a death threat?

Question:
This happened like 20 mins ago. I called my friends number asking to go see a movie but I had his number in my phone wrong so I ended up calling the wrong number. A male, early 20s, picks up and I say " Hey so and so" and he just feels insulted all of a sudden and starts spouting off at me. I act normal and don't respond in any threatening kind of way. Instead when he tells me he's going to beat me up; I respond by asking if he still wants to catch a movie(at this point, I don't know if it's my friend at the other line joking or some lunatic so I kind of joke around). He gets really mad and hangs up. Minutes later I get a phone call from him and he says " I'm going to put you in a body bag" "not a threat, it's a promise". He starts to ask for my cell phone provider, saying he knows big people in big places and told me not to be scared when some guys come to my house and smack my head in to the wall.

That said, should I file a police report (I all I have is his phone number) and is there anything that can happen? Is there any way somebody has a record of this phone call? because what he said is incriminating all by itself. Thanks for helping and feel free to ask me questions. I'm in Canada.

TLDR: Called wrong number, he said he's going to kill me, what should I do?

Answer: you can complain to the cops if you want. chances of anything happening about it are basically the same as my chances of getting ellen page pregnant.


Title: Took several cases of expired soda home from the grocery store where I work, am now being threatened with legal action. (ME)

Question:
I work at a small grocery store. The other night, I was instructed by a manager to throw away several dozen cases of soda, as they had reached their expiration date. While throwing some into the dumpster, it seems that a mysteriously strong wind picked up and somehow blew a few cases into my car. Ah well, they were just going into the trash anyway, may as well make use of some.

Evidently the cameras were checked, because yesterday I was pulled into the office and confronted about my actions. I said I could neither confirm nor deny that I may have taken some home.

I was suspended for a week without pay, which is totally understandable, I'm not arguing that at all. But in addition, I was told that "legal action may be taken" because of what I did.

This does not make much sense to me, personally, because the product was expired and headed for the dumpster anyway. However, I am ignorant of the law as far as this goes, so I am asking: what kind of legal trouble could I face? I am a pretty straight-laced person, with no experience in this sort of thing.

I realize that it's possible that some cases of soda were not disposed of properly, and am willing to own up to my mistake. If work wants to discipline me strictly as an employee, I understand. But getting the law involved is a bit intimidating.

I work in Maine but commute to work from New Hampshire, if that makes any difference...? Thanks so much for your time.

**EDIT:** I realize that some people feel the need to downvote a post when they don't like the OP, but all they have accomplished is reducing the visibility of my post. I am merely seeking legal advice.

Answer:
 From my own personal experience with a similar matter: they can charge you with embezzlement.

I worked for a large chain card store. One day I was taking expired candy off of the shelves and entering it into the appropriate computer program to get reimbursed from the vendor, it was then supposed to be destroyed. I opened one of the bags, ate some of the candy, and offered it around to the other employees. I figured it was expired and we were getting reimbursed for it, what's the harm?

3 days later I was confronted by the manager and told that if I confessed and offered to pay for what I "stole" I could keep my job. I wrote out a confession, it was faxed to corporate and I sat and waited while she called and spoke to the higher ups. Or so I thought.

She actually had called to police. My confession was promptly handed over to them, I was arrested, fired, and banned from ever setting foot in that store again.

In the end I served 6 months probation, had to do 100 hours of community service, and pay restitution of $5.95. And every time I have a background check run I have to explain that arrest, 10 years later. All because of a bag of flipping candy.

So please, OP, take this matter very seriously. Do not talk to anyone without a lawyer, especially the police.
Answer #2: Not legal advice, but usually just asking "hey, can I just take these home since they're expired?" is better than just helping yourself.Answer #3: > This does not make much sense to me

I'll try to make sense of it for you. That soda, expired or not, did not belong to you. Does it make sense now?


Title: [NY] predatory misleading used car contract?

Question:
Went about buying a used car this morning and just realize how scammed I got on the warranty.

Was a cheap car, listed at 6600. Agreed verbally and have printed out rate sheets from the process at $220 or so monthly payments for 36 months.

Make the decision to buy and start moving forward and the finance manager guy takes over, and his job is apparently to sell the warranty. He’s presenting all of this with the monthly payment. Here are your options and here’s the monthly payment etc. 220 with no warranty, 250 for the gold, 235 for the basic.

We agree on the basic one after some back and forth and I’m thinking 15 a month extra for 36 months pretty good deal 400 bucks or so.

Wait around while they are “preparing” for almost an hour then it comes to signing papers. Tons of it which is understandable. Then one of the final ones is the price contract and this how has the total at over 10 grand with a 235 month payment over 48 months. They added the extra year without ever mentioning it, again only ever talking in terms of the monthly payment price. The warranty alone was $2200, 1/3 the price of the car. Wildly more than the extra 15 dollars on the monthly payment that was implied through the entire process.

Exhausted from signing and waiting around, which I’m assuming is strategic on their part, I didn’t catch it until looking it over later.

I can’t imagine this type of misleading tactic is legal? I’m going to call and discuss with them Monday but I’d like to know if I have any ground to stand on here.

Answer:
 Let that be a $3,360 lesson to read contracts before signing them.

Edit: N.Y. state may have a three day right to cancel. Call the dealership and tell them you want to return the car.


Title: [CA, USA] I might of got a tinder date pregnant

Question:
Okay so long story short. This girl I hooked up with is says she is on the pill and now she is pregnant or says she is. Am I fucked or am I fucked on this one?

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She says she will sign over any rights that I owe her money for child support and she might get an abortion or give the kid up for adoption.

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Do I need a lawyer for a contract between us saying I don't owe child support of I refuse any parental rights? What do I do to get our of this. I never want kids and she lied to be about being on the pill.

Answer:
 You cannot waive child support for visitation in the state of California.Answer #2: First don’t do or pay for anything in regards to the “pregnancy”. You don’t know if she is actually pregnant.

Secondly you do not pay a dime until you get DNA testing proving you are the father.

Do you have documentation as texts, emails, chats and such. Stating she was on the pill ? Any and all communications must be in texts that way it’s useable in court if you get to that point. That will also help you determine on what and how much interaction you want going forward if she is actually pregnant.

Lastly, ALWAYS wrap your junk. Anybody can say “I’m on the pill”. When taking only one precaution to avoid a pregnancy when having sex.  You are basically saying that there is a possibility of a pregnancy happening and you’re okay with that. When condoms and the pill (or other female contraception) are used, both parties are making a statement “I don’t want to become a potential parent so I’m guarding myself against such”.


Title: My therapist is saying I have an anxiety disorder but I don't

Question:
(X-posted from the relationships sub)
I've been with my husband for 5 years and we just aren't getting along well enough to make it for the long haul and are divorcing. We went to marriage counseling for about a year prior to this, and ended it about 6 months ago.

I went to a new PCP the other day and had had my medical records transferred to the new practice (the marriage counselor was in the same medical practice as my old PCP). I went in for a new patient physical and the doctor asked me about my "anxiety issues." I ask her what she's talking about and she explains that there's a diagnosis of anxiety in my medical records. I explain I've been going to marriage counseling with my husband, and that's it. I don't have anxiety nor have I been to a therapist otherwise. I also am not an anxious person at all; the issues with my husband are about general incompatibility and disinterest, there's no chance I got this diagnosis due to my behavior.

I head home and tell my husband, and he goes, don't you remember that when we started marriage therapy, the therapist said she'd have to bill this under your insurance under a single diagnosis? I have no recollection of that, and I'm sure had I heard her say that, I would have been concerned. I suspect she said this at the end of some session because each time we went, I spent time scheduling the next session and taking care of the copy while she and my husband continued talking. This is also not the kind of thing my husband takes seriously, he doesn't think about the ramifications of things like this so if I hadn't been listening he might have not thought to bring it up.

So I'm stuck. What I want to do is clear the record and get this false diagnosis off my record, but I'm worried if I call the health insurance company that I might get charged for the full cost of the marriage counseling sessions with my husband. We went 2-4x a month for a year, and sessions out of pocket are hundreds of dollars each. Do I call the therapist and ask her to put down a different diagnosis? Is there someone else I can call about this? I have serious concerns about being labeled with a mental disorder I don't have because if at some point I'm self insured, isn't that going to drive my rates up? I'm not sure what other ramifications there could be but it seems wrong to have this listed on my medical record. We're in NH.

EDIT: To be 100% clear about this, the therapist told my husband she would have to pick a random diagnosis to bill the insurance under, some disorder that an individual can have. I was NOT diagnosed with anxiety because of anything I was presenting with. What is helpful here is not for people to try to guess that maybe she was right, I'm seeking legal advice as I don't believe she was legally correct in putting a false dx down. Try to stick to that please, otherwise you're not being helpful.

Answer:
 Everyone has anxiety. You're having it right now about being diagnosed as having anxiety. It's not that big of deal. Answer #2: You say, "oh, that? Yeah, that was counseling before the divorce.  I feel fine now."

And you quit worrying about it and move on.Answer #3: No, you can't "remove" a diagnosis. You can go see someone else.


Title: I (41M) and being asked to work 20 hours a day, is that legal?

Question:
Hi,

For legal purposes, I live/work in Pittsburgh, PA.

I am a salaried employee, full-time employee.

I have been working at a company for 6 months. As of right now, one of the projects I am on requires 12 hours a day to work on (I like that one and am all for the hours). I am being ask to take on another project that is actually 4 teams in one. If I am lucky, that would be 8 hours a day. I cannot emphasize how lucky I would need to be for that project to be 8 hours a day.

Both projects requires weekend work, the 12 hour/week project is about 6 hours on the weekend and the new project no one knows for sure. I bet my left leg, it will be 12 hours a weekend.

I approached my boss 2 weeks ago and he agreed I should only be on one. Today he told me that I have to do both because the Product Owner of the second project is leaving. This means that I am also taking on that new role and responsibilities.

It is physically impossible to work 20 hours a day past a certain point. It is also impossible to succeed at both projects equally. Basically, one is going to fail. I asked him which one I should work on and he just stuttered.

Do I have any legal protections from being asked to work 20 hours a day? Can I say no to working that much? I am lost here, please help.

Thank you reddit!

Answer:
 There is no limit on the number of hours a salaried exempt employee 16 years of age or older, who meets the requirements of 29 C.F.R. Part 541, may work per day or per week. A salaried non-exempt employee is subject to the same 40 hours per week overtime standard as employees paid on an hourly basis.Jun 1, 2006
DOL.gov › whd › opinion › FLSANA
U.S. Department of Labor — Wage and Hour Division (WHD ...

Pa labor laws suck. I’m sorry. I would talk to your boss again. Document everything. If you cannot perform and lose your job, you will have documentation for unemployment.

Contact HR as well. They may have more power to pull.


Title: My Email was hacked and I am being asked to pay a ransom

Question:
Essentially, my school email account was hacked. This morning, at 3:14 A.M, an email was sent from that same email to the email. Anyone who uses the Microsoft email system will know that it will show up as a “Note to self.” I saw this, and it read as seen [here](https://imgur.com/a/i30UMhk)

As you can see in the email, he wants $617 paid to that bitcoin address. I’m not necessarily sure how he got into my email, but what worries me the most is whether or not that virus he claims to have installed was installed on my phone, laptop, or neither.

If it was installed on my school laptop, then my school will definitely not take it lightly, and I should be able to find out what’s wrong. If it’s on my phone, that’s a whole different problem, but still a worrying one. I just want to be sure. This IS illegal right? My school definitely won’t take lightly to a violation of privacy like this, and it has more than enough money to fund any legal matters regarding someone doing this.

What worries me most though is if he hacked my phone. It’s an iPhone. Is it even possible to install a trojan and do what he’s claiming he’s done? And if he did, is it illegal? Would I involve the police in something like this? I assume someone with a better knowledge if technology would know whether or not this was possible and a way to check, but legally, am I able to do anything about this?
Topic:
Computer and Internet

Answer: Fake he has nothingAnswer #2: Lol i got the same thing. Mine read, “i think my email is totally surprise for you! I have nasty news! Last time around when you visited porn web portal, you palmtop computer caught badware. The virus enforced front camera. And now i have damaging information against you. On this clip you masturbate. Pretty soon thisbadware would have access to your leads. And it would forward video to your confidants. In case you want to check it? Then you should forward me 381 US$  in BTC cryptocurrency.” (Spelling errors and all). In addition to how they hacked my school email blah blah. I did nothing and nothing has occurred. Don’t send any money, just delete it. You are fine.


Title: Today I recieved an Email feom a superdeligate that I would like to share with reddit. It came to me prefaced with a non-disclosure. Can I share it?

Question:
I live in the state of Virginia.

I emailed each and every superdeligate today urging them to reconsider their support of HRC. I recieved 1 email back and it was a full page of being called a child and essentially "get lock step with the Democratic Party or we don't want you." It was disgusting. I emailed the Rep back and simply said that the reply the rep sent me was both discouraging and disheartening to recieve a reply like that from a Representative of our country.

I would like to post it to reddit but the emails starts with the following statement:

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This transmission may be: (1) subject to the Attorney-Client Privilege, (2) an attorney work product, or (3) strictly confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you may not disclose, print, copy or disseminate this information. If you have received this in error, please reply and notify the sender (only) and delete the message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law.

*Edit: I am on mobile and proudly leave my typos when I am on mobile. The "feom" and the "superdeligatw" stay.*

*Edit 2: fuck ... "superdeligate"*

Answer:
 You did spell "superdelegate" correctly in the actual letter, right?

Edit to your edit: it's still spelled wrong, yo. The "w" wasn't a problem.Answer #2: As an addition to what others have said, NDAs usually require some sort of consideration, because a NDA is a contract.  I cant just email someone "fuk u" and preface it with a "this is confidential" and make it so they cant talk about it. Unless you signed something or otherwise worked out a contract, there is no NDA.

Post it everywhere.  Im also from Virginia, Id like to see this (the entire conversation though, please) Answer #3: It also says "if you are not the intended recipient."

You are the intended recipient. So you're clear.


Title: My friend got caught with 5pounds of marijuana wax

Question: So i got a call from an old friend who seemed very frantic on the phone. He stated he was getting marijuana and marijuana wax shipped to his rents house and then he would bring it to his dealers house and he would get paid for getting the drugs sent to his house.  He said it was about 5pounds of wax/marijuana and today he got home and all of a sudden he was surrounded by agents holding him up at gunpoint. They apparently took him with them and held him handcuffed for hours discussing all the felonies and trouble he was in. They apparently said if he helps them get another drug dealer off the street he would be off the hook. Then they dropped him off at his house with their phone number and told him to contact them once he finds sum1 to setup a deal with. But they said it couldnt be the dealer who the package was intended for cuz he was already arrested. They apparently already knew his dealers name and everything. Does this make sense? What happens now? How much trouble could he be in?

Answer: He's probably going to prison for dealing drugs. He needs to shut up about this to everybody (including you) and only talk to his attorney. And maybe he's not aware of this but he just made a full confession to you and you can be compelled to testify.


Title: Landlord Won't Let Me Terminate Lease?

Question:
Hi r/legaladvice,

I am living in the San Francisco bay area. My current lease is on a month to month basis and I have been renting here for 2 years. I want to move to a new location that has a lower monthly rent payment to save more money due to the COVID-19 crisis. I emailed my landlord giving my 1 month notice to terminate the lease. He responded that he could not terminate the month to month lease while the shelter in place is in effect because it is his legal duty to provide tenants shelter and because he would be unable to legally move in another tenant.

 I wanted to get your guys opinion on this since it seems like I am being forced to pay rent to my current landlord indefinitely while the shelter in place is in effect?

Much appreciated.

Answer:
 If you've given adequate notice, and return possession, and stop paying the rent, you're done. Whether the landlord "accepts" your decision or not is irrelevant: they have no option to force you to return to the unit, or to hold you accountable for the rent past the end of your notice period.

He is legally able to begin a new tenancy. He may not _want_ to, and the odds of finding a tenant may be low, but those aren't your problems to solve.


Title: My younger brother has had a roommate that is over 3,000 dollars late in rent

Question:
He is set to move out on the 26th, probably about this 5th time he’s been “set to move out” but always come up with some excuse and no money. My brother has foot the bill and may never see any of this money back while a struggling college student.
(Can he collect back rent? )
Is it legal for my brother to change the locks on the guy has set to move out? CAn my brother call the police and have them assist?
What if the guy comes up with his 1000th excuse?
Any advice to help get this leech off of my brothers back would help a ton.

The guy moving out is NOT on the lease and they are living in an apartment.

He is in Turlock, CA attending Stanislaus State University.
Topic:
Real Estate law

Answer:
 No he can absolutely not change the locks. That is illegal.

He can pay the owed rent to the landlord and then sue his roommate to recover the money owed. Once he gets a judgement he can put a lien on his roommates property or garnish his wages.  That is his only legal option.


Title: Police took my keys, was locked out of apartment for hours

Question: [deleted]

Answer:
 none of this sounds likely at all.

how did you get one cut without a key?


Title: I signed papers for a new car yesterday. Dealership approved with a co signer. The bank told them today that they wont approve the loan. They "asked" for the car back. I dont understand. [oregon]

Question: My Long term GF with amazing credit co signed.  She is wanting to put the loan in her name and we keep the car.  I haven't read the fine print in total to understand this scenario.  It seems like the dealship just assumed I would be approved for the loan with a co signer.  Can anyone explain this situation to me and tell us what the options are?  I seems to me that the dealership wants to break a legally binding contract with me?  I have no knowledge about any of this however.  I would be happy to copy and PDF the papers.

Answer: Your dealer contract is almost certainly going to have a contingency clause that there is no contract if you can't secure financing.


Title: Can a parent prevent a 29 year old from flying to another state?

Question: What would it be called if it is illegal?

Answer:
 Unless the parents are the legal guardians for some reason, no.Answer #2: Well if they knocked you over and tied you down to your bed it could be any number of things.

If they just say they aren’t letting you or guilt trip you, that’s not illegal.Answer #3: How are they preventing it?

They can't use force, and they can't tell the airline to cancel the ticket. They could refuse to pay for it.


Title: [CA] Car was towed in front of my own house in a gated community.

Question:
Hey guys, so basically on Sunday night at 8. I had just gotten back from volunteering and had a date so I figured I'd park infront of my house in this little gated community so I could shower and just run out since other than that I'd have to park on the street outside.

Not freaking an hour goes by and I walk out to get back in my car and it's gone. I freak out for a few minutes then see a tow company on the gate...call them and sure enough my car had gotten towed for being in a "fire lane".

I attached the picture that the tow truck took of my car before he towed it. Then a picture of the area. I'm not parked in the red at all. there are no signs. and I figured it was only red because of the fire hydrant.

Paid 172 and a 5 dollar uber to get my car literally 10 minutes after it got towed.

Just wondering what the group consensus is. Thanks everyone.

https://imgur.com/a/gzQWoZv

Answer: Is that your car in the photo blocking the entire street?


Title: Central PENNSYLVANIA. Is it illegal to pay someone to model for you naked?

Answer:
 It depends. Are you really just paying someone to model? Or are you "paying someone to model," and if you just *happen* to also have sex with them, then whatevs? Answer #2: It's legal to pay someone to model nude. This is fairly common in the photography and fine arts communities, both for prurient reasons (lewds) and mundane reasons (anatomy practice).

It's not legal to pay someone to have sex with you. Propositioning your nude model will, at best, alienate your model (if they're any good), and at worst, get you popped for solicitation, even if the money nominally changed hands for modelling. There's no magic, here: the courts and the police can make the same inferences you or I can make.


Title: Crazy hermit neighbor suing my parents following dog bite from 2.5 years ago

Question:
I am reaching out to all of you in hopes of some legal advice. My mother is a polio survivor (disabled but still works at a department store) and my dad has worked blue collar his whole life. We don’t come from money and although $3K isn’t really that much now-a-days, it’s a whole lot for my parents. I am going to list this out in bullet format, for easy reading: (story takes place in central Indiana)

-	Two and a half years ago, mother is taking the dog (miniature schnauzer) out in the front yard to do his business. Neighbor walks by our house while taking his trash to the end of the road (we live on a private drive, he’s two houses down), our dog is a yapper and starts going off, like many small dogs do. Neighbor keeps walking but on the return walk, the dog pipes up again and he charges at the dog (entering our property). After some more threatening barking, the neighbor kicks our dog. The dog responds by biting his calf, leaving some sizeable bite marks. Mother screams at the neighbor to leave the property, some back and forth yelling commences (I’m calling the Police, etc). Police show up later to the house, mother has left with the dog to a friend’s (she was on the phone with during the duration of the altercation). Police file report. Animal control also files a report (we are still trying to locate the record) which determines that our dog’s actions were not concerning enough to take any further action.

**Some Background**

-	Our neighbor is currently disabled following a work accident where he (supposedly) inhaled toxic fumes while working inside a chemical tank of some sort which developed into some sort of auto-immune disorder

-	The neighbor is a text-book ‘weird guy in the creepy house’ case. His wife divorced him and took the kids (not too sure exactly why) and he’s lived alone ever since. He’s extremely socially awkward, never talks to anyone else on the lane. My parents have lived there for 30 years along with one of the other neighbors, we’ve had our scuffles but all and all, we’ve always maintained friendly casual talk among each other, except him.

**Story Develops**

-	About a year or so after the incident, my mother is at the mailbox collecting her mail and the neighbor aggressively approaches her demanding she pay him $500 for his medical bills as a result of her dog. My mother is not the kind of person, personality-wise nor physically by any means, to stand up against someone confronting her. She disengages and tells him to let her live in peace. She manages to make it to her car and drive away where she met a police officer in a neutral location and filed a report of the incident (report below).

**Last Week**

-	My parents get home to find a letter from the Sheriff’s office on their door with an order to appear in court for our neighbors claim for $3K in medical expenses and duress.

I don’t see how the neighbor, considering his hermit-life, is going to be able to make an honest case to a judge from an incident that happened over two and a half years ago. I believe the timeliness of his claim only demonstrates that his claim is not on an immediate need basis. The amount he is asking for in the case doesn’t really seem to be based upon any coherent collection of expenses he endured. My concern is over the fact that this is mostly his word versus our word. The only witness would be my mother’s friend who was on the phone with her at the time of the initial incident. She has agreed to come to court with my parents. The initial legal advice my mother has gotten is, in simple terms, to keep on the high road, don’t stoop down to his level by counter-suing him for trespassing and animal cruelty (which we considered for a bit). I’ve typed out the reports below, word for word, for your reference. I am currently deployed in the middle east right now and hearing this kind of shit happen to my parents who gave my sisters and I (one sister is now a surgeon starting her residency, other sister is a licenses resident nurse, and I am a 1st Lieutenant in the Army) a better home than I could of ever asked for. I have been so blessed to have parents like the ones that were given to me. We never had a lot of money growing up but they always provided. They truly amaze me, considering some of the terrible parents I’ve read about while scrolling Reddit. I am looking for any legal advice on this, truly appreciate your time.

**NOTICE OF SMALL CLAIM**
To the above-named defendants: you have been sued by the Plaintiff’s set forth above. This claim is set for hearing on XX day of XXXXXX 2016 at XX:XX in the Magistrate Court, XXXX County Courthouse, Address on the Non-contested trial calendar. A brief statement of the nature of the claim against you is as follows: (This part written by the neighbor) On 5/20/14 as I walked my trash to the end of the lane Jane Doe Smith let her dog out as I was passing her house and it followed me up the street and back and bit me in front of her and John Doe’s residence. I told her to get him but she just watched him bite me and said I had already been bit and her dog didn’t do it. Therefore seek(s) judgement against you in the amount of $3000.00, plus court costs of $131.00 for a total of #3131.00

Signed: Neighbor

XXXX County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Report for Incident #123456789

Narrative

On XXXXday, May XXth, 2014, I was dispatched to an animal bite located at XXXX Simple Lane, Town, State. Upon my arrival I first met with the animal control officer. Animal control stated that he attempted to make contact with the dog owner but no one was home. I then met with the complainant. Mr. Neighbor. Neighbor stated that he was taking the trash down the lane and out to the road when a gray schnauzer came out of the yard at XXXX Simple Lane. Neighbor recognized that the dog belonged to Jane Doe Smith of XXXX Simple Lane. Neighbor stated that the dog came out to him aggressively but was able to keep the dog away. Upon dropping his trash off he was walking back up the lane when the same dog again aggressively confronted him and at this time bit Neighbor in the upper left calf region. Neighbor was able to getaway from the dog by chasing the gray schnauzer back into the dog’s yard. At this time the dog’s owner, Jane Doe Smith came out into the front yard and informed Neighbor to get off her property. Neighbor told Jane Doe that her dog has just bitten him. She then yelled at Jeggery and stated “no it didn’t, get off my property and I’m calling the police”. Neighbor responded to Jane Doe by saying “well your dog just bit me and I’m definitely calling the police”. As Neighbor walked back down to his residence he noticed Jane Doe get into her vehicle and quickly left the area.

I observed a large bite wound on Neighbors upper left calf region with blood trickling down his calf. Neighbor refused medical attention at this time. Neighbor did state that he had an auto immune deficiency disease and was going to his doctor tomorrow and that he would have his doctor check it out

XXXX County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Report for Incident #123456789

Narrative

On the above date at approximately 1700 hours I responded to Happy Elementry School on an information Report.
Upon arrival I spoke with the complainant, Jane Doe Smith, who told me she wanted an incident with her neighbor documented. She told me she just wanted a report of it, but did not want it to go any further. She told me she did not want a criminal investigation. I then had her explain what has happened.
Jane Doe told me at approximately 1500 hrs on today’s date she was approached by her neighbor, Mr. Neighbor. She told me there was a previous report made about a year ago concerning an incident between him, her and her dog. She told me the incident today spawned from the earlier incident. Jane Doe told me as she was walking to her mailbox she heard his truck coming down the street. She told me he stopped right next to her and started yelling at her. She said he was yelling at her about suing her, and she owed him $5000 for his medical expenses. She also told me she continued walking toward the mailbox, she said he then got out of his truck, got in her face and continued to yell at her. She said she continued to tell him that he was scaring her, and she just wanted to live in peace, but he continued his rant. She also told me that he tried to get some construction workers involved, but they declined.

Jane Doe said she didn’t want to cause any more problems between her and him, but she told me this was the second time he approached her. She said each time it had escalated, and she was becoming fearful of him. She told me she only wanted this occurrence documented.

**EDIT**

- Located in Central Indiana

- My parents have homeowners insurance which would cover the claim, if they chose to cover the claim (if successful) with insurance. Homeowners insurance stated that if they did cover the claim, the dog would need to be put down. As annoying as the little shit is, I simply couldn't let that happen. My parents would cover the $3K claim out of pocket if he was indeed successful.

Answer:
 All that wall and no location posted...tisk tisk.

If the guy is within the statute of limitations, he can sue.  Your parents should forward the complaint if they've been served to their homeowner's insurance company to see if they're covered.  If not, then get ready to pay out of pocket for anything this guy is successful in proving.

Note: I read none of your post other than the title.


Title: Was let go from a job, went to gather my tools (mechanic) they won't let me get tools until a job is finished.

Question:
So Monday I started a new job, (marine mechanic) I worked this entire week and completed a handful of jobs. I was let go with a few other employees today. Went to gather my tools and was told that until I complete the job to this particular companies satisfaction I would not be allowed to collect my tools. I am no longer employed by them, but they locked my tool box and tools in their shop until I complete a task and refused to allow me to leave with them until the job is completed. Damages may have occurred on the boat in question, as I was performing a multiple person task alone, I asked for help on the job and received none. Am I liable for damages that occurred and do they have any rights to keep my tools until the job is completed to their satisfaction? Supposed damages are around 2k though I know this number is fluffed because the installed item only cost 1200$ with a 3 hour labor charge of $95 an hour. And the tool box and tools equal an estimated $18,000. What do I do?
Thanks in advance
D0Z13R

Edit: bot hit me unexpectedly. I am in Florida USA, I originally hail  from KY USA.

Edit 2: got my shit with no police involvement. The threat of calling them was enough for them to wet themselves. I'm almost home. Thanks for the advice guys you all are awesome!

Answer: Call the police and explain your former employer is holding your property and refuses to return it.Answer #2: So show up, and when they unlock your tools, take them.


Title: (US - NC) Need Real Estate Legal Advice - Neighbor listed property for sale but part of their property encroaches on mine

Question:
The next door neighbor just listed their property and I informed their realtor that their property has an encroachment on mine (per site survey/tape map) and they will need to resolve.

Realtor wants a copy of my site map.  Interested in your advice on whether encroachment will affect their sale, whether it will affect my sale if I ever list in future, and what I should do.

* Here's a picture of the site map that shows the triangle of encroachment: http://imgur.com/iibuPSr
* In picture, my property line is drawn 10-15' back from street - thought you owned to street and there's just an easement not that property line is actually back from street?
* It is part of their driveway which continues and flares out onto my property - a little over 2' at property line and goes to 4-5' towards the street
* If it was a fence or structure that encroached, I get that they would need to either pay for survey and new tape maps with it that showing as their property and no encroachment plus a fee for buying that piece of property OR they'd need to remove the encroachment but I'm unclear about pavement encroachment or access since driveway only partially encroaches and not fully.
* If they don't come to an agreement to re-draw maps, do they just need to chip out that section of driveway and is it just to the property line set-back from road (little triangle) or all the way to road (larger triangle)?

http://imgur.com/iibuPSr

Answer: I am not a lawyer but I am a surveyor. The "tape map" is not an official survey. I would have an actual survey done.I have never even seen a tape map in NC. The property could go to the centerline or to the r/w width of the street. This depends on many factors, the deed, the highway taking, the subdivision plat and also local laws. If the street is owned in fee title then that portion of the drive is not encroaching on your property. Give the realtor the map but find out from him what attorney is being used and make sure the attorney is aware of the issue. If the drive has existed for a long time, it may be a permissive use..


Title: [CA] Withholding former roommate's mail

Question:
Good Evening /r/legaladvice -

I have a friend from highschool who currently lives in LA.  One of her ex-roommates left while still owing around ~$350 in bills for utilities, back rent, etc.

Some of the ex-roommates mail and packages have been delivered to her old address and she wants to pick them up - my friend says she won't give her the packages without getting paid the rest of what she's owed first.

What sort of trouble can my friend get into for withholding someone's mail?  I know one person's crime does not excuse your own, but my friend might not.

Answer:
 Mail tampering is an extremely bad idea. She should just sue her for the $350. Answer #2: This is a terrible idea by your friend.

If the ex-roommate owes your friend money, she needs to go to small claims court.

Tell her to NOT hold her mail hostage.Answer #3: She could go to federal prison for that.  The mail system doesn't like people fucking with it. Somebody paid postage to have that delivered to her and it's a very serious offense for her to interfere. There is nothing to discuss here. She absolutely must hand over the mail or face very serious consequences.

>  I know one person's crime does not excuse your own, but my friend might not.

It's not a crime to not pay somebody money you owe. It is absolutely a crime to interfere with mail delivery.Answer #4: She should not withhold mail. When her roommate comes to pick up the mail, have your friend get her new address. That way, when your friend files in court, she knows where to serve her ex-roommate. (Or, if friend files quickly enough, the ex-roommate can be served when she picks up the mail.)


Title: (Virginia) Mother bought a car with a severely rusted undercarriage from a used car dealership

Question:
She bought it a month or two ago after her previous car was totaled in an accident. The car was bought from a shady used car dealership. Today the check engine light comes on and when she has it checked out they discover a severely rusted undercarriage that should not have passed a state inspection.  We have not contacted the dealership yet.  It says sold "as is" on the paperwork so I know this will not be easy to get any money back.

Do we have any recourse?

Any advice is appreciated

Thank you

Answer:
 If it says sold as is then it is generally sold as is. The exception would be if the dealership is required in your state to have it pass inspection. If that is the case ask them for a copy of the inspection report showing that this was done.

Edit: A quick look at the Virginia DMV page seems to show that the seller does not need to provide an inspection but the buyer does need to have a valid inspection to register the car in their name.


Title: landlord wont extend my move in date

Question:
I was supposed to move in on sunday but something happened and he won't move my move in date by next week.

He already prepared and sent me the lease. I just have not signed it.

Legally, is this that big of a deal that he simply cannot do or can I persuade him to do it?

He's just loosing 1 week of rent and making a fuss about it.

Answer: You mean you're losing 1 week of rent and fussing about it.Answer #2: He is not your landlord, he is your potential landlord. He and you have not come to terms for a lease. He is free to rent it to someone else that can move him earlier than youAnswer #3: Why is that his problem?


Title: Husband molested by massage therapist, why can't he know about employee status? Florida

Question:
My husband was touched inappropriately by a massage therapist at the place he receives monthly massages.

He has taken the following steps:
- Made a licensure complaint.  Has completed an interview with an investigator for the state (Florida).
- Complained to the business.  Spoke in detail to the owner who said they would do their own investigation and they said he was free to make a licensure complaint.   Discontinued his monthly membership.
- Has started psychotherapy with a licensed provider.

He is struggling with what happened and is concerned this massage therapist may still be working (and possibly harming other clients) while the state investigates.  However, the owner of the business told him during their phone call that they would not be able to disclose the employment status of the employee to him at any point.

Is this a state/federal employment protection that the business is following by keeping quiet about their process?

*Throwaway account to protect identity.

Answer:
 There's no legal requirement in either direction. This is purely a company policy issue.

A criminal conviction will be a matter of public record. The licensing complaint outcome may be a matter of public record, depending on how the licensing organization handles disciplinary records. The business, however, has no disclosure or privacy obligations relating to your husband's assault.Answer #2: Has your husband filed a police report?  I understand why you have taken the steps you have, but it seems like getting the ball rolling on sexual assault charges would be the first step that should take place.


Title: Do employers have a general duty to prevent fatigued employees from driving home from work?

Answer: No, employers aren’t expected to know or be responsible for the health or condition of employees.  If an employee has a health issue,it’s their responsibility to act on it unless it’s so obvious that any random person could conclude definitively that it was a problem. If you’re on the ground bleeding at work, they’d be responsible for not calling 911


Title: ON- Canada| Exboyfriend is sending me messages about my sexual assault (rape)...

Question: I've struggled with depression for a long time and was with my ex when I was diagnosed. He's well aware of my suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Tonight, he went off messaging me saying how my rape was so hilarious and it was fake. Saying that I was just a whore that did too many drugs and fucked some guy and felt bad about it. Basically, I want to kill myself now and I'm sitting here making a plan - will he go to jail if I kill myself and leave a note saying it's because of him and that my rape was a joke?

Answer:
 Just block him. If you are feeling suicidal call 1-800-273-TALK [8255]) and another resource for assault survivors is RAINN.org at Call 1-800-656-4673

Yes, these are USA resources but if you need them, call. And BLOCK HIM EVERYWHERE.