I am a software developer consultant who received an offer through a vendor to work with a client. My current employer is asking for twice the salary I'll be receiving. If I don't inform my current employer and work out a deal with the new company, could they possibly find out in the future? Additionally, I'll be paying a settlement to terminate my contract, but would the non-compete clause be an issue, even though I'd be receiving half my hourly rate?

January 21st, 2023

How long must employers in Massachusetts keep pay stubs of their former employees, and can I request my pay stubs from 1.5 years ago if I was never handed them by my employer?

March 15th, 2023

I was told by my employer that they were terminating me because my position as GM was being replaced by the owner's son. However, when I filed for unemployment, they told unemployment that I was fired due to poor performance. My employer never verbally warned me, provided written documentation, or discussed my performance. Can they get away with this, and are they required to provide the same reason for termination to both me and the unemployment office?

August 16th, 2024

I signed over power of attorney and a quitclaim deed for my house, which was sold by the agent. The proceeds from the sale were not returned to me after the POA expired. I am in Colorado and have started a legal case against the agent. The POA was not notarized in my presence, and I was diagnosed with major depression before signing these documents. What are my legal options, and can I claim incapacity or fraud?

November 18th, 2024

An owner hires a contractor for a commercial job in Texas. The owner fails to retain the statutory 10% retainage and pays the contractor the full amount. The contractor fails to pay his subs, and the owner receives notices of lien from two subs. What can the subs demand from the owner, and how should the owner handle this situation?

January 9th, 2023