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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia I am a contractor with a government agency. After 16 years, my company's contract finally is running out. The agency has hired two companies to make offers to all incumbents for all contracts....but I have found out that due to their...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia My S.O. was laid off and when she applied for unemployment insurance was advised that a fact finding interview was scheduled by the VA Employment Commission to determine eligibility "whether or not you were discharged or suspended for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia My significant other works for a very unprofessional acting company, for example, they hire part time HR people. One of these told her that if she takes a sick day the day before or after a Holiday, even if she is sick, that she will get...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia Not sure what forum this should be on, this seemed maybe the closest. My dentist started the process of providing me with a 4 point bridge (2 supporting teeth and 2 spaces). She prepared the 2 supporting teeth (removing one crown) and...

What is the name of your state? New York I have a vacation condo in upstate New York. I used to be on the Board, and we met almost every month, most of us driving up from NY or NJ. I just found out that in the last year, not one in person meeting was held. All the business and discussions...

What is the name of your state? VA On Wednesday evening I attended a meeting of the homeowner's association where I live. I suggested that, in the spirit of a non-confrontational and more pleasant environment, that they modify their rule which requires cars, even those with stickers indicating...

What is the name of your state? Virginia My associate has been called for jury duty. His company says they will pay him for only 3 days "unless required otherwise by state law." Please advise.What is the name of your state?

What is the name of your state? VA Today I met with an insurance agent. When I asked if my significant other, with whom I have lived for over 15 years, could be covered, she advised to "put her down as a wife, you're covered anyway by common law." "Besides which, they'll never check." I do...

What is the name of your state? New York My stepson quit his job at a big PR firm after 12 years. The first ten years were great, the last two became intolerable. The good work was given to others, his reviews and raises were few and far between (amazingly, his boss admitted after he quit...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MD I am a contractor in a government agency, I came here over 9 years ago on a 90 day contract and have been renewed ever since. There are certain FTE (full time employees) who hate contractors, in general, and don't even hide how...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? VA I am in VA, but this was a business registered in Texas. This business was investigated by the SEC and found to be deficient in many, many ways, including the way they stated their financials, and implying perhaps forging of...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia Mom passed away in January. I had brought her up here from Florida in June of 2003, where she was doing terribly, exhibiting signs of dementia, needing 24 hour care, doing all sorts of strange things. Very soon after I...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? VIrginia My fiancee, who is unemployed, used up her Cobra benefits and applied for individual health insurance. She was rather surprised to get a letter saying she is covered, except for her pre-existing hypertension, which won't be...

What is the name of your state? Virginia Mom passed away in January, she was living here in Virginia since last June, before that, in Florida. Her will named my sister and I as beneficiaries, my sister is also gone. All bank accounts are either joint (her, me, my sister) and/or names me as...

What is the name of your state? Virginia I withdraw stock certs from my Keogh Account....I paid tax on them....then I sent these certs into the company, who had a reverse split, and deposited the new certs into a Regular account (non-retirement). Now I have sold these. What is the cost...