Questions answered by Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato

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Is appeal to NJ Office of Admin. Law the exclusive remedy for state employee terminated at end of working test period?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

You may be barred from bringing a Superior Court action. On September 13, 2012, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided Winters v. North Hudson...

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Can I sue someone for filing false allegation of simple assault/rape,defamation,mental anguish,incarceration,kept from employed?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

In a defamation of character case, you only have one year to file a complaint against a private individual. Based on the facts that you present,...

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I work in a corporate kitchen and my employer demands I drive in a blizzard to work, if something happens, is he liable?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

As a general rule you have to show up unless the government has directed citizens to stay off the roads that you would need to take to get to work....

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Does a small company have the right place an employee on COBRA while he is out on temporary disability?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 11, 2014

I believe so. In order to be FMLA eligible, the company has to have 50 employees within a 75 mile radius. A qualifying event for COBRA is one of...

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Non Paid Wages

Fred's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

For that dollar amount, you should consider handling this issue without an attorney. Consider filing a wage claim with the NJ Department of Labor...

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Can a job require exact frequency in which you must attend therapy or just how long you go for. (i.e. 6 months, year, etc)

Fred's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

I assume that since you mention "condition for return to work" that you had been on an emotional disability leave. If that is the case, then your...

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If my windshield is cracked while driving to work during a state of emergency in NJ, is it my employers responsibility?

Fred's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

No, the state of emergency does not burden an employer with any new obligations or responsibilities to its employees. I recommend that you contact...

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I had surgery and did not qualify for fmla and my employer terminated me. Is this legal? I provided them with a doctors note too

Fred's answer | Answered on February 01, 2014

As the other attorneys have told you, you may have a NJ Law Against Discrimination disability discrimination claim. You should meet with an...

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CAN A COMPANY TERMINATE YOU IF YOU DIDNT MAKE THE MISTAKE

Fred's answer | Answered on January 25, 2014

If your employment was governed by a written contract then your employer could only terminate you in a way that is consistent with that contract. ...

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This is a NJ wage and hour question. I did not go into work due to snowstorm but found out place ended up closing 4 hours early

Fred's answer | Answered on January 22, 2014

State and Federal law does not address vacation and/or personal days. Instead, these are issues left to the discretion of the employer. I...

Fred S Shahrooz-Scampato's Answers (903)

Is appeal to NJ Office of Admin. Law the exclusive remedy for state employee terminated at end of working test period?

Can I sue someone for filing false allegation of simple assault/rape,defamation,mental anguish,incarceration,kept from employed?

I work in a corporate kitchen and my employer demands I drive in a blizzard to work, if something happens, is he liable?

Does a small company have the right place an employee on COBRA while he is out on temporary disability?

Non Paid Wages

Can a job require exact frequency in which you must attend therapy or just how long you go for. (i.e. 6 months, year, etc)

If my windshield is cracked while driving to work during a state of emergency in NJ, is it my employers responsibility?

I had surgery and did not qualify for fmla and my employer terminated me. Is this legal? I provided them with a doctors note too

CAN A COMPANY TERMINATE YOU IF YOU DIDNT MAKE THE MISTAKE

This is a NJ wage and hour question. I did not go into work due to snowstorm but found out place ended up closing 4 hours early