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      Is pregnancy considered a pre-existing condition for STD insurance?

      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...
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      Intruder breaking into shed - lawful to use lethal force?

      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...
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      How can the government get away with not paying people on time?

      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...
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      Employee reimbursement of doctor visit overseas - taxable?

      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...
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      Apparently I'm on some sort of FTC watch list for class action claims....

      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...
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      Drinking a beer while cutting the grass

      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...
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      Sequestration and exempt employees

      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...
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      Child Support information requested - employer obligation

      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...
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      Assault Weapon Ban

      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...
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      Judge orders teachers back to work?

      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?
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      Can miliage for this type of meeting be excluded from income?

      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...
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      Good starting place to make a will?

      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...
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      Attn lunablue - Take your dog to the Vet NOW!

      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...
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      To: Kat804 re: unemployment

      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...
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      health insurance qualifying event - HR will not enroll

      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...
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      To twade2 - you closed your thread

      "Im a us citizen and my name and social security i worked under is what i go by. " Are you saying that you were working under a name that was not your legal name? If so then this is a consequence of that. You might be able to get it sorted out with unemployment if you file an appeal to the...
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      To mingdynasty8 - you closed your thread

      Stop wasting your time with these clowns over the phone. Tell them that you only deal with financial matters through the mail and if they want you to review any information they need to mail it to you. Do not let them keep you on the phone for any reason. They are using scare tactics to make...
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      MD - When must accrued vacation be paid?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MD Is there a law which states that an employer must pay out accrued vacation to a terminated employee on the final pay check for hours worked? Or is it legal to pay accrued vacation on the next scheduled pay check after that? I think it's OK to...
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      Release of liability - will this cover me?

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I put up an add on Craigslist for somebody to haul away my above-ground pool. It's still in decent shape and could be put back up again by somebody with the experience. I'm going to give it away to the first person who wants it who appears to...
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      What are my rights regarding vehicles in my driveway

      What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA I live on a moderately busy (depends on the season) State road and they are replacing the bridge right down from my house. This just started about a month ago and the bridge is not expected to re-open until the end of the year. There are "road...

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