Recent content by med88

What is the name of your state? Iowa I work F/T for home improvement chain. I also work P/T for a coffee chain. Now my F/T employer is wanting me to quit my P/T job so I can be basically "on-call" for all shifts at F/T job. Obviously I make more money at the F/T job but I enjoy the extra cash...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I am a witness in a case where a person was arrested for a fraudulent transaction at her place of employment (retail). The accused person admitted the transaction (which involved missing cash) and is claiming she performed it under the direction of her...

What is the name of your state? Iowa My son and his roommate were given notice to move out because they violated the noise rule at their apartment - tough lesson for them but hopefully they will learn from it. They were provided a 3-day notice to vacate. They began looking for a new place...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I purchased a home last November and part of the deal was a home warranty and a swimming pool warranty. I was provided the brochure about the warranty and received some additional brochures from the warranty "place". When I opened the pool in the spring...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I am 10 days from my close date. I am purchasing a house that qualifies for a $10000 grant (forgiveable loan) which can be used to remodel/update the property once any items noted in the (program's) inspection have been addressed. For example, before I can...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I am currently renting a house but purchased a house and will be closing on 11/16. I reviewed my lease to make sure my "timing" was correct and realized there are TWO dates specified for "end of lease". (btw... generic lease from Office Max or Office Depot)...

What is the name of your state? Ia I recently had an offer accepted for a house that is in a neighborhood that qualifies for grants (forgivable loans) to be used to repair/upgrade the home. The process requires and inspection and, if needed, certain repairs noted. These repairs must be done...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I have a 17 year old son. I am the legal/custodial parent. I live in Iowa, his father lives in Illinois. I have established rules at home to teach my children responsibility and discipline. One of these rules is a curfew of midnight. I also expect that...

What is the name of your state? Iowa Good morning. I work part-time at a major electronics chain/store where most of the employees (sales clerks) are males, probably under 25 on average (probable even younger).. I am older (over 50). My daughter is also employed at the same store - she is 19...

I live in Iowa. My landlord insists I get renter's insurance. Can I be found in breach of the lease if I end up not gettiing it? Shouldn't this be my decision? Yes, I think it's a necessity but I've never heard of a landlord requiring it. Also, before I moved into the house, it was agreed my...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I filed discrimination (age & sex) and FMLA violations against a former employer. First went through Iowa Civil Rights, then EEOC, then the "right to sue" steps. My attorney told me all along "we believe you have a strong case". All along I said much of what...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I need a little guidance, please. I am/was in the midst of a civil rights claim and FMLA violation against a former employer. We are/were currently in the discovery phase. Yesterday was my deposition (by the defendants attorney). My attorney has now asked me...

okay - there was physical contact and I heard the lady is going to file a report with the police. My boss has instructed me to not say a word to anyone about this... even if it is an investigation. What if I get called in to state what I witnessed? What if the police contact me? I don't want...

What is the name of your state? Iowa I am working on a project for the state of Iowa. There are nine contractors that make up the workforce. The other day, two members ("M" and "T") of another contractor were in my office - we were discussing a task I needed to do when a coworker ("J") from...

I thought I gave you the facts.... I have developed a friendship with a couple of the other contractors. We have gone out after work a couple of times. At lunch, my supervisor and this other person told me to "cool it with the socializing"... what other facts do you need? All we do is go out on...