Questions answered by Alix R. Rubin

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Left my job due to uncomfortable environment caused by subtle sexual advances and explicit racial remarks. Can I make a claim?

Alix's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

You may have claims for sexual and racial harassment, hostile work environment and constructive discharge, which means that your workplace was so...

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Breaches of independent contractor employment agreement

Alix's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

It sounds like this independent contractor may actually be an employee and therefore entitled to such benefits as overtime, unemployment, paid...

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Is an employee terminated while on LTD entitled to a severance pay ?

Alix's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Usually you cannot have both LTD and severance, but it depends on the LTD policy and your employer's severance policy. One may be more advantageous...

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I work for a major pharmacy in NJ. I recently realized that they short me on the pay for the number of hours I worked.

Alix's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

It sounds like you and your co-workers may have wage and hour claims against your employer. You should consult with an attorney to help you...

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I suffer with migraines. A coworker is aware and continues to wear heavy cologne that triggers them.

Alix's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You would need a doctor to verify that you suffer from a condition whereby cologne triggers migraines before your employer would be required to...

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My prior employer is still sending out work from my email address which contains my name. What is the law on this matter?

Alix's answer | Answered on April 18, 2015

You should not be receiving such an email since you are no longer employed there. You should nicely ask your former boss to deactivate your work...

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Can you break an employment contract without being sued?

Alix's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Your friend should hire an employment attorney in the state where he works to review his contract and advise him as to what he is and is not...

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Alix's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

You may have claims for retaliation for taking FMLA leave and failure to accommodate under federal, New York State, and New York City law. You...

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Am i legally obligated to tell the interviewer im pregnant?

Alix's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

No, you are not. It is also a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to fire you for being pregnant, provided you can do the job...

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I believe I am being retaliated against because I filed a harassment complaint.

Alix's answer | Answered on March 26, 2015

You may have some valid claims for denial of temporary disability and paid family leave benefits. You also may have a claim for pregnancy and...

Alix R. Rubin's Answers (1042)

Left my job due to uncomfortable environment caused by subtle sexual advances and explicit racial remarks. Can I make a claim?

Breaches of independent contractor employment agreement

Is an employee terminated while on LTD entitled to a severance pay ?

I work for a major pharmacy in NJ. I recently realized that they short me on the pay for the number of hours I worked.

I suffer with migraines. A coworker is aware and continues to wear heavy cologne that triggers them.

My prior employer is still sending out work from my email address which contains my name. What is the law on this matter?

Can you break an employment contract without being sued?

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Am i legally obligated to tell the interviewer im pregnant?

I believe I am being retaliated against because I filed a harassment complaint.