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COVID-19 Notice:  The Family and Medical Leave Act has put a temporary hold on the current federal legislation due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This leave is calculated based on the hours an employee is normally scheduled to work. The amount cannot be more than 60 percent of the normal rate of pay. This amount cannot exceed $200 a day, or $10,000 in total. If the employee is: Subject...

Social media can be a powerful tool to help improve your chances of landing a job. We’ve all heard the stories of people being fired or doxxed because of what they’ve posted online. But now the conversation has now shifted. Social media is used to connect and network with recruiters, colleagues, and clients. But even with the best intentions, relaying information about your job can still have...

Rejected health insurance claims can quickly get frustrating and stressful. It takes a massive financial toll on you and your family if your insurance refuses to cover an expense. Thankfully, you can appeal the claim, and even have legal options for you if your claim is rejected. A claim, procedure, prescription, or test can be denied for a number of reasons. Here’s what our experts...

COVID-19 NoticeAmidst the COVID-19 crisis, some cities and states are implementing a pause on all evictions. Tenants cannot be evicted if they can prove they have been directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. My Case Helper will continue to post updates on this matter if the American government puts a temporary freeze on rent and mortgage payments. To find out more and get legal tenant...

Getting pulled over while driving can be daunting and stressful. For a lot of American citizens, it can be incredibly difficult and even scary. You shouldn’t have to worry about being pulled over, but a lot of people don’t know their rights when it comes to traffic stops. This can cause a lot of stress and worry when you do get pulled over.  Today, we’re going to share with you 10...

No one likes to sit down and go over their expenses from the past year. But did you know you could actually get some money back from your taxes? You probably already knew that most people get a pretty substantial tax return, but the real question is: how do they do it? Almost anyone can get a great tax return if they consider everything that can be claimed. Working with a tax lawyer...

A class-action lawsuit is a lawsuit where a group of people, or class, collectively sue a party or organization. This happens when the individual claims of each plaintiff may be too small to build a case, but a group of potential plaintiffs who suffered the same damages can build a stronger one. Class-action lawsuits are often filed against governments, financial institutions, employers,...

All over the world, having a queer identity means living in daily fear. This discrimination can be based on who you’re attracted to, how you represent yourself, how you identify, and even your genetic makeup. Discrimination against queer individuals is a form of violence, and should be handled effectively. Although the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars discrimination against people based on...

You hear about rental scams far too often. The scariest part of the scams is knowing that a scam is probably happening in your neighborhood right now. Most renters have likely come across an ad that sounded a little bit off. Yet, a whopping 5.2 million renters have fallen victim to a rental scams within the last year alone.  There’s a lot to consider when looking for a rental property....

So you’ve just won in small claims court, and it’s now time to receive compensation. The only problem is that your convicted debtor refuses to pay their judgement. Debtors have 30 days to appeal the decision if the settlement is more than $2,500 in a Small Claims Court.