You need to get a lawyer if you can afford one. If not, when you go to court, you should plead not guilty & ask for a public defender & talk only to the PD. (A PD is a lawyer) You might ask the PD about ACD or diversion to protect your record.
If he is actually an IC, there is no state or federal agcy. that he can file a wage claim with. He can call or write requesting payment & if all else fails, sue for payment.
It depends on what you want to do as a real estate attorney.
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Additional certifications, advanced degrees & a real estate license will...
Georgia really doesn't have a law re when final paycheck must be paid. They also have no state agcy. to file a wage claim with. Generally, if you do not receive your check within a reasonable period of time, you can file a wage claim with the US DOL or sue in small claims court. You might...
You should never admit taking the items. You generally go to court, plead not guilty & ask for a public defender & speak only to the PD. You ask him/her about ACD or diversion to protect your record.
Your employer should have a procedure in place to follow when a customer gets abusive but seems they don't. I agree with maybe looking for another job.
The thing is you never know when you might get sick - people get seriously ill suddenly, have serious accidents....... You could go over the deductible.