Is a policy requiring a doctor's note showing an employee is okay to return to work after calling in sick for 5 days a good practice to maintain, or is it outdated? From an employer's perspective, it seems to open up some liability if we do not require the employee to show that they are released to full duty (other employees getting sick from that one or that employee claiming in court we required her to return to work). However, we want to grow with the times and if the policy is no longer a standard policy, then we would like to change it.

November 7th, 2023

My boyfriend signed a promissory note stating he would pay me $160.00 plus interest based on a payday loan, but he did not pay when the due date arrived. Can I recover my money by going to small claims court, and if so, how can I ensure he pays?

December 14th, 2024

Is there anything in the laws that prevents me from making a casual contact via social media with my estranged son, who is 14 years old, after a court battle where the outcome was against me? Could I face any potential charges for contacting him through Facebook to say hi?

September 19th, 2023

When appealing to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, what should be included in the appellate brief, and how should the record from the district court be referenced to ensure the appellate court understands the case details, especially when the district court ignored significant motions and details?

January 13th, 2023

I live in Hilo, Hawaii, and have a harassment charge on my record from 2010. I can't get a job or even low-income housing. How can I get it removed?

December 6th, 2023