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I just gave my 2 weeks and my employer let me go that day. I am in the state of NJ. Am I eligible for unemployment, severence?

Alix's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

You may be eligible for unemployment for the two weeks you would have worked for your former employer had you not been let go prematurely. Unless...

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Can I sue?

Alix's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

If you did not accept the severance you were offered and sign a release, you should speak with an employment attorney immediately, as you may have...

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Labor Law question. I was hired on Friday and quit my old job. Now company is telling me They may not have a job for me.

Alix's answer | Answered on March 12, 2013

You may have a claim for promissory estoppel if you can show that you had a firm offer from your new employer and that you reasonably relied on...

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Can employers use fear daily in order to get you to be more productive? Only negative no positive monitoring put in your file

Alix's answer | Answered on March 10, 2013

Unfortunately, employers can treat you as you describe regarding your job performance. However, they are not permitted to ask personal medical...

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Can I sue my employer if an employee assaulted me(on camera) and sexually assaulted me.

Alix's answer | Answered on March 07, 2013

Since the company acted quickly and fired the harassing manager, it is unlikely that you would have a claim against your employer. However, you...

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Past employer did not pay me my final paycheck after I quit and it has been 3 Weeks

Alix's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

You should file a claim with the NY Department of Labor. If successful, you will likely be awarded interest.

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My son started a weekend job but doesn't know if he should stop his unemployment check until he gets his first work paycheck

Alix's answer | Answered on March 05, 2013

Since he is working less than 32 hours per week, he may still submit his biweekly unemployment claims. However, he is required to report the hours...

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I went to HR about a coworker harassing me

Alix's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

You may wish to consult with an employment attorney in your area who has experience dealing with HR and internal investigations. It sounds like...

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I was recently told that my salary was going to be cut by 5 every month for six months

Alix's answer | Answered on March 04, 2013

Even only four days' notice is enough, so long as you were notified of the pay cut before the first day of the first pay period to be affected. ...

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Former employer falsely accused me of tampering their database, what are my rights?

Alix's answer | Answered on March 03, 2013

I agree with Mr. Rothstein. It is illegal for your former employer to have withheld your pay. In addition to hiring an attorney familiar with...

Alix R. Rubin's Answers (1039)

I just gave my 2 weeks and my employer let me go that day. I am in the state of NJ. Am I eligible for unemployment, severence?

Can I sue?

Labor Law question. I was hired on Friday and quit my old job. Now company is telling me They may not have a job for me.

Can employers use fear daily in order to get you to be more productive? Only negative no positive monitoring put in your file

Can I sue my employer if an employee assaulted me(on camera) and sexually assaulted me.

Past employer did not pay me my final paycheck after I quit and it has been 3 Weeks

My son started a weekend job but doesn't know if he should stop his unemployment check until he gets his first work paycheck

I went to HR about a coworker harassing me

I was recently told that my salary was going to be cut by 5 every month for six months

Former employer falsely accused me of tampering their database, what are my rights?