Let’s face it, living under the same roof while going through a divorce can be quite unsettling. When “I no longer love you” gets to the point of filing for a divorce, the level of discomfort can get to its peak. At this point, the sensible solution would be to move...
Does my employer have to pay me for overtime that isn’t pre-authorized?
You stayed past your regular work hours to finish up some paperwork. But, when you receive your paycheck, you notice that your boss adjusted your time and the extra pay is not showing up. You ask your boss, and they tell you that all overtime needs pre-authorization....
Child custody with a narcissist is challenging
Ending a marriage is a challenging time if there are children involved. Not only do you have to think about how to handle things like property division, you also have to consider child custody matters. This is hard enough even if you and your ex can work together to...
Why does poor eyesight make drivers dangerous?
If you struggle to see at distance, it gives you less time to brake in order to avoid hitting something. If you cannot see colors well, you may pass through a stop signal without realizing it was telling you to halt. Blurred vision may prevent you from reading road...
Can your employer change your timecard to reduce your pay?
Your timecard is your record of how long you have worked. The entries you make on it indicate when you start and end your shifts. Your employer will then have to pay you according to how long you worked during each pay period. Sometimes, what a worker enters on their...
When can you ask to take FMLA leave from your job?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most important federal protections for employees. This law requires that employers allow their staff members to take unpaid leave in certain situations. Workers can usually request up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave...
3 tips for managing social media during your divorce
Social media may be a common part of your daily life. You may use it every day to get updates on faraway friends, connect with family, pass time and more. Even though social media is a commonplace part of everyday life (the Pew Research Center states that 72% of...
What sorts of things go wrong during surgery?
When you visit the hospital for any surgical procedure, you expect it to improve your health, but it is not always the outcome. A lot could go wrong even during outpatient surgery, and you might find yourself in a worse position due to negligence by the surgeon. You...
Locate your financial records before seeking a divorce
If you’re considering divorce, whether you believe your spouse is or not, it’s smart to be prepared before you broach the subject. No matter how reasonable your spouse is and how much you trust them to be fair as you divide assets and settle financial matters during...
Why do you need to report sexual harassment at work?
Sexual harassment can happen anywhere. It can happen to people of all ages and genders, from your young niece at school to your grandad in the nursing home. Yet much of it happens in the workplace. This is the area a new report from Resume-Now examines. The results do...

