Questions answered by Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato

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Is it a "hostile work environment" if my boss calls me 5+ times an hour and hangs up on me?

Fred's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

As the other attorney who answered your question stated, a cause of action for “hostile work environment” is only actionable under State and...

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I was discharged from my job due to points and also the company is not doing so good business wise and they also laid off 15 emp

Fred's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

What kind of points are you referring to? Points on your driver’s license? What particular question(s) do you have for an employment law attorney...

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I filed an OSHA complaint, 4 hrs later I was "suspended indefinitely" do I have a case for wrongful termination?

Fred's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Based on these facts, it would be worthwhile for you to hire an employment law attorney to write a letter to your employer and place them on notice...

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Filing SSNdisability with active health insurance & after filing , withdraw SSNdiability application prior to the approval ?

Fred's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

here is a link to the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development frequent asked question page for social security disability questions:...

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I was suspended from job then terminated a week later. My final pay was docked the 5 days I was suspended and 1/2 day I worked.

Fred's answer | Answered on March 03, 2014

If you have written policies, such as an employment handbook, then you should review the handbook to see if it has anything in there about...

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Do I need a lawyer for an investigation into a discrimination investigation?

Fred's answer | Answered on March 02, 2014

Need more information. Are you a state or county employee? Are you sure it’s not the NJ Division on Civil Rights? Are you being sued in federal,...

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I was victimized and discriminated by the dept. head due to his personal favortism. What shall I do ? Can I file an report?

Fred's answer | Answered on March 01, 2014

NJ law requires you to identify a category of recognized protected class which you are a member of which was a motivating factor in discriminating...

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If an employer tells my clients and employees I no longer worked for the company when I did, is that against the law?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 27, 2014

I am unaware of any employment oriented law that the employer has violated. Assuming you are an “at-will” employee, your employer does not have to...

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My ex company did not pay my wages after i was layed off in 2011. They ran my pay roll for 6 months and no pay.

Fred's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Under the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA) a 2-year statute of limitations applies to the recovery of back pay, except in the case of willful...

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Unemployment appeal New Jersey

Fred's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

From the NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development website: Q. How can a copy of the tape of an Appeal Tribunal hearing be obtained? A. To...

Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato's Answers (903)

Is it a "hostile work environment" if my boss calls me 5+ times an hour and hangs up on me?

I was discharged from my job due to points and also the company is not doing so good business wise and they also laid off 15 emp

I filed an OSHA complaint, 4 hrs later I was "suspended indefinitely" do I have a case for wrongful termination?

Filing SSNdisability with active health insurance & after filing , withdraw SSNdiability application prior to the approval ?

I was suspended from job then terminated a week later. My final pay was docked the 5 days I was suspended and 1/2 day I worked.

Do I need a lawyer for an investigation into a discrimination investigation?

I was victimized and discriminated by the dept. head due to his personal favortism. What shall I do ? Can I file an report?

If an employer tells my clients and employees I no longer worked for the company when I did, is that against the law?

My ex company did not pay my wages after i was layed off in 2011. They ran my pay roll for 6 months and no pay.

Unemployment appeal New Jersey