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Richard Steven Swartz
Cherry Hill Employment / Labor Attorney.
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  1. Richard Steven Swartz
  2. Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato
  3. Ty Hyderally
  4. Christine C Mccall

Valid case for Human Resources? Need help

Asked by a user in Absecon, NJ - 5 months ago.

While the incident was primarily embarrassing, other than filing an internal complt I don't think further action on your part would be beneficial to you. Richard www.swartz-legal.com

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  2. Michael S. Haber

Hi there, I was working with a company and had a question, they told me to email their lawyer and I did....

Asked by a user in Allentown, PA - 7 months ago.

The attorney should have put the fee agreement in writing. At the very least, the attorney should have told you the terms of the proposed representation before she performed services for which she expected compensation. I think you are in a very strong position to negotiate down the invoice significantly, if not completely.

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  2. Benjamin G Kelsen
  3. Mark M Cheser

My employer lied about the reasons for denying unemployment, is this defamation?

Asked by a user in Fairfield, NJ - 3 months ago.

While unfair, I suspect your former employer's communications with UC will not rise to the level of actionable defamation, either due to the likely opinion nature of the communication or a possible privilege/immunity attached to the communication. Richard www.swartz-legal.com

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  1. Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato
  2. Meghan Hayes Slack
  3. Richard E Yaskin
  4. Michael J. Schewe
  5. Richard Steven Swartz

What type of lawyer do I retain to possibly sue my former employer for sexual harassment, defamation of character, wrongful term

Asked by a user in Cherry Hill, NJ - 3 months ago.

They should speak w an experienced employment lawyer licensed in NJ. I would be happy to speak with them. My office is in Cherry Hill. Richard Swartz Swartz Swidler, LLC NJ and PA Employment Lawyers

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  3. Frank Louis Buquicchio

Would i loose government benefits ?

Asked by a user in Paterson, NJ - 6 months ago.

There may very well be a Medicaid lien. You should have your personal injury attorney address this issue with you or, if you do not have an attorney representing you in the personal injury matter, you should consult with an attorney experienced in these areas.

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  1. Richard Steven Swartz
  2. Michael James Wang
  3. Stuart M. Address

Last pay check after termination of employment?

Asked by a user in Big Lake, MN - 5 months ago.

While I'm not a MN lawyer, so long as your employer withholds taxes and then sends the withheld amounts to the appropriate government authorities, I don't see a problem with your final check being a cashier's check. You should ask for an accounting of the withholdings.

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  1. Yolanda Navarrete
  2. Richard Steven Swartz
  3. Herbert J Tan

Reg: back pay

Asked by a user in Newark, NJ - 3 months ago.

Your entitlement to unpaid wages should not be contingent on your status to work in the U.S. Assuming you were not an "exempt" employee within the meaning of the wage and hour laws, and if you have proof that you were not paid for all the hours that you worked, then you should have a strong case. Richard www.swartz-legal.com

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  1. Daniel Christopher Knauth
  2. Richard Steven Swartz
  3. Colin M Page

I asked my employer that i need time off to care for my dad he suffers from depression and diabetes. He told me about fmla(nj)

Asked by a user in Fairfield, NJ - 4 months ago.

I agree w Mr. Knauth's analysis, including that you should seek clarification from the company and speak w a NJ employment attorney. I think you should speak w the attorney first so that you fully understand your rights before you seek clarification from the company. Richard NJ Employment Attorney www.swartz-legal.com

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  1. Andrew Seth Berns
  2. Herbert J Tan
  3. Richard Steven Swartz
  4. William E. Parsons IV

NJ employment - unpaid wages & other expenses

Asked by a user in Morristown, NJ - 4 months ago.

If he hasn't already, your brother should write (or have someone write on his behalf) to his former employer demanding prompt payment while setting forth an analysis of what he is owed and stating that he will file a claim with the department of labor or in court if not promptly paid. At the very least such a letter will be helpful in an administrative or court setting.

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  1. Ty Hyderally
  2. Richard Steven Swartz

Attending college and collecting unemployment in NJ

Asked by a user in Vineland, NJ - 5 months ago.

I agree that you should run the question by someone in the UC division. I would try to speak w someone as high up as possible and, while unlikely, try to get the response in writing (or at the least send a confirming email if you can get an email address).

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