Recent content by HowardC

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia I am a contractor with a government agency. After 16 years, my company's contract finally is running out. The agency has hired two companies to make offers to all incumbents for all contracts....but I have found out that due to their...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia My S.O. was laid off and when she applied for unemployment insurance was advised that a fact finding interview was scheduled by the VA Employment Commission to determine eligibility "whether or not you were discharged or suspended for...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia My significant other works for a very unprofessional acting company, for example, they hire part time HR people. One of these told her that if she takes a sick day the day before or after a Holiday, even if she is sick, that she will get...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia Not sure what forum this should be on, this seemed maybe the closest. My dentist started the process of providing me with a 4 point bridge (2 supporting teeth and 2 spaces). She prepared the 2 supporting teeth (removing one crown) and...

What is the name of your state? New York I have a vacation condo in upstate New York. I used to be on the Board, and we met almost every month, most of us driving up from NY or NJ. I just found out that in the last year, not one in person meeting was held. All the business and discussions...

What is the name of your state? VA On Wednesday evening I attended a meeting of the homeowner's association where I live. I suggested that, in the spirit of a non-confrontational and more pleasant environment, that they modify their rule which requires cars, even those with stickers indicating...

What is the name of your state? Virginia My associate has been called for jury duty. His company says they will pay him for only 3 days "unless required otherwise by state law." Please advise.What is the name of your state?

What is the name of your state? VA Today I met with an insurance agent. When I asked if my significant other, with whom I have lived for over 15 years, could be covered, she advised to "put her down as a wife, you're covered anyway by common law." "Besides which, they'll never check." I do...

What is the name of your state? New York My stepson quit his job at a big PR firm after 12 years. The first ten years were great, the last two became intolerable. The good work was given to others, his reviews and raises were few and far between (amazingly, his boss admitted after he quit...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MD I am a contractor in a government agency, I came here over 9 years ago on a 90 day contract and have been renewed ever since. There are certain FTE (full time employees) who hate contractors, in general, and don't even hide how...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? VA I am in VA, but this was a business registered in Texas. This business was investigated by the SEC and found to be deficient in many, many ways, including the way they stated their financials, and implying perhaps forging of...

I want to thank you very much for this information. It led me to to more research into HIPPA, and to call the Virginia Bureau of Insurance, and to call Kaiser Permanente. What I found out was that you correct re: her HIPPA eligibility, but the catch is, that if she applies for a HIPPA policy...

Her coverage expired at the end of July. She was without any coverage until this "approval" came in a few days ago from the insurance company. My plan is individual. I was thinking, maybe I could change it to a group plan, I don't know if two people is considered a "group." However, I have a...

I"m saying why wasn't her doctor carefully monitoring her blood glucose during the 6 months....I don't believe she was. Can I get the records from her doctor just by asking?

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia Mom passed away in January. I had brought her up here from Florida in June of 2003, where she was doing terribly, exhibiting signs of dementia, needing 24 hour care, doing all sorts of strange things. Very soon after I...