Questions answered by Ty Hyderally

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Can my employer make me pay their legal fees and money they now owe for failing to return a response to a garnishment?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

This would seem to be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as possibly state wage statutes in the state where you work. You should...

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If I am fired and the employer can show just cause does that make me ineligable for enemployment?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

If the employer can show that you engaged in gross misconduct, this could lead to you being denied unemployment. If the employer shows you engaged...

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Being an over the road truck driver does my employer have the right to search my truck without me there?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

Is this a private employer or government employer. Who owns the truck? The answer depends on the answer to these and other questions. You should...

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Can an employer contact an employee's doctor to inquire if they were seen if the employee has sufficient sick leave time?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

In NJ, an employer does have a right to question a medical certification of an employee in certain circumstances. It is a fact sensitive question...

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If an employee makes violent threats against co-workers is employer allowed to notify employees of corrective measures they made

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

Unfortunately, in NJ there is no statutory right to compel the employer to disclose such information. This should not dissuade you from making a...

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Employer closing a office where I work, offers another job?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

Are the jobs in the same geographical vicinity? Is your salary changing?

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Can I sue my employer for damages to my credit score as a result of them lying about my unemployment benefits?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

You may have a defamation claim against the girlfriend if she claimed you quit to deprive you of unemployment benefits when you were laid off. You...

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I manage 2 separate full-time businesses for my employer. Can my employer legally stop paying me for one?

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

It depends in large part what your additional compensation would be and how the 2 businesses are set up. You should consult with a local attorney...

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Intent to Hire Letter from a Prior Employer

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

you may have a good retaliation or whistleblower claim depending on the substance of your complaint against your prior boss. The ADA, ADEA, Title...

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My employer kept my last check said i owe for inserance

Ty's answer | Answered on January 13, 2012

IUnder the FLSA, the employer can generally not withhold a paycheck to pay expenses unless the employee has agreed to such a withholding. The Fair...

Ty Hyderally's Answers (196)

Can my employer make me pay their legal fees and money they now owe for failing to return a response to a garnishment?

If I am fired and the employer can show just cause does that make me ineligable for enemployment?

Being an over the road truck driver does my employer have the right to search my truck without me there?

Can an employer contact an employee's doctor to inquire if they were seen if the employee has sufficient sick leave time?

If an employee makes violent threats against co-workers is employer allowed to notify employees of corrective measures they made

Employer closing a office where I work, offers another job?

Can I sue my employer for damages to my credit score as a result of them lying about my unemployment benefits?

I manage 2 separate full-time businesses for my employer. Can my employer legally stop paying me for one?

Intent to Hire Letter from a Prior Employer

My employer kept my last check said i owe for inserance