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In nj can my employer ask me to pay back money for a over pump at my job as a gas pumper and if I say no terminate me

Fred's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

It is illegal in New Jersey to demand that you pay money out of your own pocket for errors at the pump while you were pumping gas. It would be...

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I worked for a company in new jersey i made a number of mistakes that cost the company money

Fred's answer | Answered on August 08, 2013

In New Jersey it is the general rule of law that employees do not have to reimburse their employers for negligent errors on their part. Negligent...

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Hostile work environment? Not sure if what I went through is considered hostile. I have since quit my job. Some examples below

Fred's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

Why do you think you were harassed? What was motivating your employer to treat you this way? Also, did you receive an employment handbook from...

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Is this considered Unlawful Termination?

Fred's answer | Answered on August 01, 2013

In order for these actions to be considered unlawful discrimination in NJ, your employer would have had to be motivated to be prejudice against you...

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I have two weeks vacation time i want to take my two weeks vacation together my boss says no i have two take one at a time ,but

Fred's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Based on the limited facts that you have provided, the answer to your question is: probably not. There is no federal or state law that requires an...

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I'm a supervisor who informed my superiors that I did not feel safe working with an employee who was aggressive. Can I sue?

Fred's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Unfortunately, I would need additional information. Please be more specific about what you mean by the word "aggressive". Did she ever physically...

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Do I have a defamation case.

Fred's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

At this point, I recommend that you schedule an appointment to meet with a lawyer experienced in handling defamation cases to evaluate whether or...

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What are my options if my job is forcing me to either work injured or take unpaid leave?

Fred's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

You should immediately communicate with an experienced employment law attorney to deal with this issue as I fear that your employer may be setting...

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Can employer give bad referenced during EEOC investigation?

Fred's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

There is nothing illegal about an employer giving a poor reference/recommendation. However, if the reference/recommendation is false and given...

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I worked `under the table` at a restaurant for almost 3 years, I have since left and am still owed 8 weeks of payroll.

Fred's answer | Answered on June 24, 2013

I agree with the earlier attorneys who have answered your question. I only add that you should also seek the guidance of a certified public...

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In nj can my employer ask me to pay back money for a over pump at my job as a gas pumper and if I say no terminate me

I worked for a company in new jersey i made a number of mistakes that cost the company money

Hostile work environment? Not sure if what I went through is considered hostile. I have since quit my job. Some examples below

Is this considered Unlawful Termination?

I have two weeks vacation time i want to take my two weeks vacation together my boss says no i have two take one at a time ,but

I'm a supervisor who informed my superiors that I did not feel safe working with an employee who was aggressive. Can I sue?

Do I have a defamation case.

What are my options if my job is forcing me to either work injured or take unpaid leave?

Can employer give bad referenced during EEOC investigation?

I worked `under the table` at a restaurant for almost 3 years, I have since left and am still owed 8 weeks of payroll.