In many jurisdictions, laws such as the "Best Interests Standard" permit parents to withhold life-sustaining treatment from a terminally ill child if it is determined that such treatment would not improve the child’s quality of life or alleviate suffering. These decisions often require medical consensus and may involve ethical considerations, ensuring that the child's welfare is prioritized. Additionally, some states have specific statutes regarding end-of-life care that guide these decisions.
An employer cannot legally withhold payment from an employee for any length of time. Employees must be paid for the work they have done according to the agreed-upon terms and schedule.
No, an employer cannot legally withhold payment from an employee for hours worked or services rendered. It is against labor laws to withhold wages without a valid reason, such as unpaid taxes or court-ordered garnishments. Employees have the right to receive their full wages on time.
If they are an avowed practicing member of certain religions, yes, it may be lawful. If you have such information you should bring it to the attention of the child welfare or social service agencies for their attention.
Technically they can, though some may refuse. You can get a court order to have them withhold the information and legally they are bound not to. In my professional opinion you should just inform your parents about. If you are vehemently against it your doctor will most likely withhold it.
Yes, an employer can legally withhold money from an employee's paycheck for reasons such as taxes, benefits, or court-ordered deductions. However, there are specific laws and regulations that govern how and when these deductions can be made. It is important for employers to follow these laws to avoid legal consequences.
How would anyone be able to answer since the ones who do it legally are mostly terminally ill making it a little difficult to judge
In the US, no, a person cannot legally withhold alimony they've been ordered to pay. Of course they can petition the court to have the alimony terminated based on the fact that the recipient is living with someone else. Rather or not the court will do that, depends on the state laws.
you can be liable for the cost of treatment.
No, you cannot legally file as single on your W-4 form if you are married. You must choose the appropriate marital status option, such as married or married but withhold at higher single rate.
No, an employee cannot legally block federal taxes from being withheld from their paycheck. It is a legal requirement for employers to withhold federal taxes from employee paychecks as mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
It's possible to be taking pain medication and not be impaired. If the person that was terminally ill has an affidavit from his/her Doctor that s/he was of sound mind and not impaired, your going to have a problem proving otherwise. Be prepared for a long , expensive legal battle, and any collateral damage done to the family.
They might demote you but legally they cannot withhold pay. If you have problems, contact ther Department of Labor in Washington, D.C They will help you.