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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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...
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My employer found out that I am filing a lawsuit for retaliation for my discriminations charge
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Answered on March 01, 2013
If you have an attorney representing you in the lawsuit you filed, you should speak with him or her as soon as possible. If not, you should speak...
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Workplace defamation? Something else? I am a manager at a restaurant in NYC. I answer directly to the General Manager (GM).
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Answered on February 27, 2013
Unfortunately, this type of behavior is not illegal, unless it is related to your race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,...
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What laws can protect me even though NY is an at will employment state? Personal problem with my boss.
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Answered on February 24, 2013
It appears that you have claims for sexual harassment and hostile work environment under federal, state and NYC law. If you are fired, you also...
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My boyfriend just started working where I work, at a bank. My boss found out and fired him. Is this legal?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Many employers have no-fraternization policies, which means you cannot be in a relationship with another employee. These policies are legal so...
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Is a trade secret considered secret if its listed on a filed complaint?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
The client list may not be a trade secret per se, but your friend still could be barred from doing business with her former employer's customers. ...
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I am looking for a lawyer who works in the labor relations area as well as wrongful termination and retaliation area ?
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Answered on February 22, 2013
Are you a member of a union? If so, have you exhausted your union's grievance process?
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