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Is it possible to get early release from probation in myc and expunge your record

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

New York does not expunge records. They will seal them depending on several factors. It is possible to terminate probation early. You should...

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Can a prospective employer ask candidate for salary history during the hiring process?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

There is nothing illegal about them asking for proof that you were being paid what you claimed to be making. I If you don't supply the material...

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What can I do?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Other than requesting that poop be cleaned up, your options are limited if you do not want to rock the boat. And even that, may annoy your landlord.

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Would this non compete stand up in NYC court?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

As already stated NY courts do not like broad non-competes. In this case if they are globally, you cannot work globally for a year so probably too...

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What legal recourse do I have against a non-compliant former employer who failed to properly execute a Dept. Of Ed garnishment?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. If you sue your former employer you can subpoena the canceled checks.

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Can I use another employees hours/payroll to prove that I worked overtime?Theres only 2 dishwashers with a total of 82 hrs.

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

It sounds like you are in a tough spot. The other employees time cards are not iron clad proof. Just because he didn't work is no guarantee that...

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Can the NYPD SURGEON who is not an orthopedic disregard my orthopedics order

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

Talk with your union rep. I am assuming you already are entitled to legal representation though your union.

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My former employer terminated my cobra a month prior to the date in the severance agreement. What are my options?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

If you are now unemployed, you may qualify for free health care. You may want to go over the exact details of your situation with an attorney,...

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I was injured at work and have permanent vision loss do I have a case?

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. It does sound like you should contact an attorney to go over the facts of your situation to see if you...

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Can I sue police department for keeping me 3 days in Jail because they had wrong docket

Derek's answer | Answered on September 13, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You should contact a civil rights attorney or criminal defense attorney. Attorneys on avvo will not...

Derek John Soltis Esq.'s Answers (1555)

Is it possible to get early release from probation in myc and expunge your record

Can a prospective employer ask candidate for salary history during the hiring process?

What can I do?

Would this non compete stand up in NYC court?

What legal recourse do I have against a non-compliant former employer who failed to properly execute a Dept. Of Ed garnishment?

Can I use another employees hours/payroll to prove that I worked overtime?Theres only 2 dishwashers with a total of 82 hrs.

Can the NYPD SURGEON who is not an orthopedic disregard my orthopedics order

My former employer terminated my cobra a month prior to the date in the severance agreement. What are my options?

I was injured at work and have permanent vision loss do I have a case?

Can I sue police department for keeping me 3 days in Jail because they had wrong docket