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I was the only employee fired for theft when there were many of us, can I sue my employer?

I was recently fired for theft from my longtime employer; however, I was not the only one stealing. I was a server at a restaurant that offered a comp of $25 to our customers. Post pandemic we weren't getting tipped or making money and so me and several of my coworkers used the button to make up for what we weren't getting tipped. In the end, I was the only one fired while my company had the electronic journal and could see that I was not the only one. Is this wrongful termination by chance and can I sue my former employer?

EmploymentNew York1 attorney answer

What County should I file a small estate affidavit for a California property?

What County should I file a small estate affidavit for a California property if the owner of the property use to live in a different State?

Estate PlanningCalifornia4 attorney answers

Can a cop pull me out my car with out saying anything he just walked up to my window and opend my door

I was in my car cop rolled up on me he opens my door he said what u smoking j said my vape he said let me see he pulled me out my car keep in mind I was parked in a McDonald’s parking private property lot keys out the ignition for about 20 minutes

Civil RightsArizona1 attorney answer

Bringing my girlfriend to the US from the Philippines

We have no idea how to begin this process. We would prefer the cheaper and fastest way. Can you advise please.

Business & CorporateOhio1 attorney answer

I am a US citizen home maker petitioning for my mother’s green card. What do I write on the form about employment, occupation and dates of employment?

I am filling out the form and can not move forward because it’s asking for dates of my employment within the last 5 years that I don’t have. What dates shall I put there?

Business & CorporateNew York1 attorney answer

business issue

Dear Team This is Layla from Eahora. We recently encountered a business dilemma. Let me introduce to you. 1 We are a seller on Amazon. And we sell Eletric Motorcycle, which is a $3000 goods. 2 Due to the truck company delay, the goods didn't get to the customer in time. Then, he opened the A to Z claim on Amazon, and Amazon gave him a full refund. But, the customer signed the goods and still using the goods for FREE. We tried to contact customer to pay or return the scooter, but the customer never reply our email and phone. 2 Now, the customer is using the goods(Eahora M2) for FREE. We lost about $3500. It's really a huge lost to us. 3 My requirement is that how can we ask the customer to pay our back? Or return the scooter on the help of law? Have i make myself clear? Hope to hear you Layla

Business & CorporateMichigan1 attorney answer

would be able to get my spouse residence if am going to collage and getting state funds to help pay collage.

we married tree years ago.. we just now thought about submitting the application to request his residence here in the USA. but I get help to pay my collage from a state program name WES, would this disqualify us? from getting his permanent residence?

Washington1 attorney answer

My dog was viciously attacked by a dog. Now, the same dog has attacked another dog and killed it. What actions can be taken?

Three years ago while walking on the street a dog tore out of a doorway and attacked my dog, injuring her seriously. I made a police complaint but was told that Florida/Lee County Law did not provide for any restrictions on the dog. Now, while its owner was walking the dog it got away from him and raced to a driveway where a woman and her two dogs were standing. The dog grabbed one of the dogs and shook it to death. The owner is in his 90s and walks the dog while riding a recumbent bike. He could not even get out of the bike to help the woman. He is clearly unable to control a vicious dog and we live in an area where almost everyone has a dog. My dog still is afraid of other dogs and I have PTSD from the incident. He payed my dog bills but that is not enough. The dog needs to be relocated or destroyed. What can the police do? What can I do?

Florida1 attorney answer

A local farmer has put a new grain elevator next to my residence.

My home and vehicles are covered inside and out with corn dust from this, as well as my dog's feed and water bowls. it is so bad that we cannot even g

Personal InjuryIllinois1 attorney answer

Can I take a small memory stick I purchased when I quit

I purchased a flash drive 2 years ago and was never reimbursed for it so I currently am still the owner. I personally programmed everything that is on that flash drive from me 100% from ground up. It is programs for setting on a paint line booth for automated paint guns. Each program is for different type parts, and different type paints and is programmed for all the setting for the paint guns application of the paint. I am quitting as they are not holding up their end of our agreement for my rehire after I previously had quit and the owner made offers and deals via text message that was confirmed multiple times and written out fully via text (which I still have) I have met all my ends of the deal, and they have not compensated accordingly to our deal and it is over a year later now and they aren’t going to. I am quitting for a better job, and I am wondering can I take my flash drive that I purchased and wrote all programs on alone? It is used daily by myself in the paint room.

Intellectual PropertyMichigan1 attorney answer

how do i reopen a closed chapter 7 bk

I need to amend a chapter 7 case to include a personal injury settlement

BankruptcyPennsylvania1 attorney answer

How should I structure a new nonprofit business with a partner?

Hello. My friend and I are starting a new nonprofit business, to promote, educate, and grow diversity in equine sports. My partner runs the day to day horse operations and has existing assets (horses, tack, equipment), totaling more than 100k. I am providing all the business support such as a fully developed website, business plan, phone/email setup, social media account setup, and will be doing all the marketing, fundraising, finances, etc. What is the best way to structure our company? Should my partner have 100% ownership/shares, and I be compensated for my consulting services, either by a % of income/donations and/or a fixed hourly rate/salary? Would it be a good idea to assign a % of ownership/shares in consideration for the intellectual property I have already created (website, social media accounts and business plan)? Note: We have a CPA who is assisting with filing the Articles of Incorporation, FEIN, and 501c3 application.

Business & CorporatePennsylvania1 attorney answer

What happens to the proceeds of my estate when one of my children die before me.

To my children. I had four children, two have passed away. What happens to their share of my estate.

Estate PlanningConnecticut1 attorney answer

Can my LLC be named the same as an LLC that has been terminated?

I am in the process of getting my LLC. The name I would like to use is the same as an LLC that has been terminated. It was originally filed in 2015.

Intellectual PropertyCalifornia2 attorney answers

If I had a settlement 1 year ago but now I found out the lawyer did that to everything right

Can I suit the lawyer

New York1 attorney answer

Can you get in trouble for beating someone to registering an LLC name?

If you work for a place that has plans to name a new enterprise a specific name then you stop working for that company but want to do your own thing w

Intellectual PropertyKentucky4 attorney answers

I want to do a review on lawyers.com and on Martindale but I could not figure out how to do it

Trying to figure out how to write a review on an attorney in Ocala Florida who says that there with you folks the problem is as you people don’t list them on your sites. There name is Smith Corbett in Ocala, FL 34471

Florida1 attorney answer

Do i have a case?

I was verbally harassed at work. No one from HR is handling the matter.

EmploymentNew York1 attorney answer

I have an LLC in process (Florida) but I wanted to add 3 letters to the end of my business name

Can I add the 3 letters to my business cards and flyers without having to reprocess and apply another fee? Unfortunately I realized this after the pap

Intellectual PropertyFlorida2 attorney answers

Do bankruptcy cases get denied if you live at home?

Do to extremely bad financial choices I racked up about 80k in debt. I currently live with my parents. My lawyer said this is exactly what they are lo

BankruptcyNew Jersey3 attorney answers

No driving licenses in FL !

I have an accident in FL-Tampa -ST Petersburg and the officer wrote that’s I don’t have license and never issued one , and I already have my country license since I was visiting FL and as HB [redacted-address] with my license, any attorney available for this !

Florida1 attorney answer

Water termination

The water common turned off the water and pulled the lines at no time were we told what was going on and then they said we used 1300 dollars worth now mind you we been here at that time Three weeks now there was a leak which we had to fix but there was someone else in the home before we moved in eye witness and then h their employee went to my friends job and questioned her about my account

Oklahoma1 attorney answer

How do I legally stop Big Prairie Township from approving a variance and/or rezoning of rural residential

On August 11 I attended a public hearing at the Big Prairie Township (Newaygo County Michigan) and became aware of a plan for Verizon to place a cell communication tower right next to my private rural residence starting 20 feet of my private property line. The cell communication tower itself will be 120 feet from my private property line. The Township seems ready to approve the variance and/or rezoning. I was able to get a short "stay" to allow more research into this and the next hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2022 at the Big Prairie Township location.

Michigan1 attorney answer

My wife deposited a check for my retirement in our joint checking account, is this illegal?

She forged my name on the check wheN she deposited it. Once the check cleared she withdrew 26000 dollars and spent 13000 of what was left in the acco

Family LawOregon1 attorney answer
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