Questions answered by Michael Thomas Paes

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I signed an attorney retainer. I haven't been charged or convicted. All I got was 15 min of advice. He wants $4k.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

What does the retainer (which you signed) say as to how you would be charged? If his work resulted in you not being charged, then he did his...

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I was terminated from my job for coming to work with alcohol on my breath they did a breathalizer it was 0.134. I was not drunk.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Do you know why they asked to to take a test? It seems odd that they would have asked to to take a test unless you were acting drunk.

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Strategy for hiring a new Worker's Comp attorney

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Whwnever I read someone say the attorney wasn't trying their hardest, it makes me smile. I can tell you it is a huge red flag for any potential...

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Can Someone Else Dictate a 1099 Contractors Schedule

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

You may or may not be an independent contractor. But no, they are not required to give you every hour you want.

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Had an affair with a male employee of same rank. Tried to end relationship, person became violent at work. I was then fired.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

If men are being treated differently than women with regard to this issue, if could be sex discrimination. It may also be quid pro quo or hostile...

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What can I do to stop Hostile Work Environment?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Bullying and favoritism generally is not illegal, unless based on a protected class (age, sex, disability, etc.).

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As a manager getting Pay salary weekly can I sue my employer for the overtime that I do.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

You have a number of issues to discuss with NY employment counsel. This is more than what can be determined on an internet forum.

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My employer is going to change my salary pay to hourly pay. But my pay was reduced by $2 per hour. Can they just do this?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Not as long as you are getting any OT earned, are making at least minumum wage, and the action is neither discriminatory or contrary to a contract.

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I am a sovereign state citizen I am not a taxpayer my employer took it upon himself to take taxes out of my paycheck what do I d

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

Remember that staus the next time you are driving on interstate highwayswhen you want social security, you buy any product manufactured out of your...

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What are the chances of Employer files a law suit against Employee?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 31, 2016

It's impossible to offer a valid opinion without reading the entirety of the documents. Not every one of those contracts are enforceable. ...

Michael Thomas Paes's Answers (4423)

I signed an attorney retainer. I haven't been charged or convicted. All I got was 15 min of advice. He wants $4k.

I was terminated from my job for coming to work with alcohol on my breath they did a breathalizer it was 0.134. I was not drunk.

Strategy for hiring a new Worker's Comp attorney

Can Someone Else Dictate a 1099 Contractors Schedule

Had an affair with a male employee of same rank. Tried to end relationship, person became violent at work. I was then fired.

What can I do to stop Hostile Work Environment?

As a manager getting Pay salary weekly can I sue my employer for the overtime that I do.

My employer is going to change my salary pay to hourly pay. But my pay was reduced by $2 per hour. Can they just do this?

I am a sovereign state citizen I am not a taxpayer my employer took it upon himself to take taxes out of my paycheck what do I d

What are the chances of Employer files a law suit against Employee?