Recent content by swalsh411

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA My wife has been enrolled in her employer's STD plan for 5 years. They are switching providers this year with an effective date of Feb 1. In the FAQ they sent out it says they will not cover pre-existing conditions for 12 months. Baby is due...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA Last week a motorist ran out of gas and broke into my neighbor's shed to steal gas. I have a large shed about 15 feet from my back door. I don't keep it locked but may consider it. It has a mower, weed wacker, gas, wheelbarrow, usual shed...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nationwide Below is an example of guidance that has been distributed to Federal workers. How can the government get away with this? Do they have immunity from laws that say you have to pay your employees on time? If any private employer tried this...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal Employee was on company travel in Mexico (probably doesn't matter that it was overseas) and twisted her ankle. Went to local hospital for treatment. Insurance covered all but about $100 of the bill. We want to reimburse this employee for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? N/A I was expecting a check from the recent Sketchers Shape-Up class action settlement but it never arrived. I called the information number and they said my claim was denied because the FTC did a cross-match against some database they keep and...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA This sounds silly but actually happened to me. I was mowing my front lawn on a riding mower drinking a beer. It was only one beer and I was not intoxicated at all but I believe a riding mower is technically considered a vehicle and PA has an...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal There is a lot of talk going around right now about sequestration. I don't understand it completely but the jist I get is that effective March 1 there will be mandated budget cuts for many Federal agencies (and the countless government...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA Employer is in MD. No CA business activity whatsoever. Custodial parent lives in CA. Non-custodial parents lives in MD. Alameda Cnty Child support sends us this very long form to complete regarding pay, insurance, benefits, etc. Letter states...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal Lot of talk going around right now about a new assault weapons ban. Could somebody please define what an "assault weapon" is exactly? I know what an "assault rifle" is but those two terms don't mean the same thing. I am not trying to...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL I have been following the Chicago teacher strike and there has been talk of a possible order from a Judge to end the strike and make the teachers go back to work. Under what legal theory can a Judge force people to work?

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Federal Employees who normally work at location A are being asked to attend a voluntary "awards lunch" at location B during the middle of the day. (Approx 1 PM to 4PM). Location B is about 20 miles from their normal work location. Management has...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA Does anybody know of a good place to start to prepare a fairly simple (and hopefully low cost) will? I am pretty savvy so I would like to think I can do most of this without an attorney. I would need it to include a guardianship for our son...

I cannot believe I have to say this but why haven't you taken your dog to the vet? It is showing signs of serious trauma. At least get an exam so you know what is wrong with it, then try to work something out with the groomer. I mean holy crap do you really need to be told that your dog...

You closed your thread for some reason. Based on what you posted I think the chances the initial denial due to misconduct will be overturned is pretty good. A single heated exchange with one's supervisor is almost certainly not misconduct. The unemployment examiner probably didn't need to hear...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD/CA There is a situation here at work reagrding an employee with whom I have developed a rapport and said I would look into it for him. He is of somewhat limited mental capacity in terms of dealing with these sorts of things. He had a...