I have been working in a job in New York City where I was initially hired for a 9 to 5 daytime position. However, after starting, I was required to be reachable via a work phone 24/7, including weekends and holidays, without additional compensation. My contract mentions 'might need to work extra hours as needed,' but does not specify on-call requirements. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has charged my employer with wage theft. Am I entitled to compensation for the 16 hours on call, weekends, and holidays, and how does my exempt status affect this?

July 13th, 2024

I have had my kids taken by the state. I have been clean for years, own my own condo, have a stable job, and volunteer in the community. My daughter is 14 and has been moved from foster home to foster home, put on various medications, and placed on suicide watch. I live in Nevada and my daughter is in California. I want to know if there is any way I can fight for her and get her back.

June 25th, 2024

I hit a curb and damaged my car, resulting in a repair cost of a few thousand dollars, which I cannot afford. Can I voluntarily surrender the car to the dealership even though it's damaged, or will they try to get me into a new car to stay in the contract?

July 11th, 2023

If a tenant with a $200,000 renters insurance premium package experiences illegal eviction by a landlord who lies to the police, leading to false arrest and loss of personal property, what steps should the tenant take to file a claim and what should be done if the insurance company denies the claim?

April 15th, 2023

Is there any recommendation for federal student loan debt advisers?

September 2nd, 2023