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Is it normal for a company to take over a week to respond to employee's lawyer? (Employment Law Question)

Derek's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

Every employer is different and attorneys are different too. Many employers and attorneys will notify the other side that they have received the...

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My daughter, who is 28 years old, and is bi-polar,and works for a large cooperation in the HR Dept. is being harassed and abused

Derek's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your daughter's problems at work. She should contact an attorney to review her rights. She may want to file a complaint...

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Can my employer change my job title/position along with my responsibilities due to my pregnancy I'm 13 weeks pregnant

Derek's answer | Answered on December 08, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. As already stated it sounds like you have a strong claim for discrimination based on what you described. ...

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Hi, if my job is refusing to do anything about harassment/stalking done to me by someone at my job, despite the 110% proof I

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I have to agree 100% that you should report the situation. I suggest you talk to an attorney to go over...

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Can my daughter sue condo board and property manager for retaining an employee who is charged with sexually assaulting her.

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. She may want to file a complaint with the New York City Human Rights Commission The NYC...

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When sexual harassment happens at work from your manager and the owner doesn't know, should I try to settle outside of court?

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You should contact an employment attorAtotney as soon as possible. Attorneys on avvo will not solicit...

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Is there a pro-bono lawyer to help in a foreclosure action that is 10 years old??

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

Try the New York CIty bar. http://www.citybarjusticecenter.org/projects/foreclosure-project/

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If a company or their attorney was going to respond to an employee's lawyer, on average how long do they usually take?

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

It varies greatly. Most times I get notice that the letter has been received the same day it is received by opposing counsel or HR. The reply...

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Can i ask back money from my lawyer if she does not answers my questions and fails to update me?

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can always take her to fee arbitration. Attorneys are not supposed to be non-responsive to their...

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Can my employer forego 30 minute lunch breaks?

Derek's answer | Answered on December 06, 2016

New York requires employers to provide a meal break but does not require rest breaks. The length of the required break depends on the industry...

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