Recent content by calisnowripper

TX, USA My employer recently discontinued reimbursement of cell phone and data plan expenses to my department to cut costs. This is understandable, though unwelcome, of course. What raises the ethical hairs on the back of my neck is that my Director is now requiring, as a condition of...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas There is a tree on a strip of community-owned land that abuts my own plot. This tree is about 24-36 inches from my fence. Its roots have grown underneath the fence and are currently breaking up the concrete decking of my in-ground pool. I...

Texas - USA Do I qualify for FLSA exemption? I am exempt here but did the exact same work for a similar educational institution in California and was non-exempt. I've included my job description a the bottom of this post. I've done a lot of research and I haven't been able to come to a...

What is the name of your state? California. It is the 6th day after the close of escrow and my agent cannot reach the selling agent to effect a transfer of keys and get an ETA on the vacating of the property by the previous owners. As of yesterday, the previous owners are still occupying the...

My State: California I am currently in escrow on a Single Family Residence that I wish to back out of. I realize that i forfeit my earnest deposit by doing so and I am perfectly okay with that, as I know exactly how much of an inconvenience this will be to the seller. I need to know what my...