Questions answered by Richard Steven Swartz

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Can I collect unemployment compensation?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 12, 2012

While I am not licensed in CT, it seems to me that you should file a claim for UC benefits, arguing that you were in fact an employee...

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Can I get my Job back?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 12, 2012

Absent a collective bargaining or other contractual provision to the contrary, I agree that you do not have a right to reinstatement.

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I asked my employer that i need time off to care for my dad he suffers from depression and diabetes. He told me about fmla(nj)

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2012

I agree w Mr. Knauth's analysis, including that you should seek clarification from the company and speak w a NJ employment attorney. I think you...

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I started work in Dec 2011 for the year 2011. pay check period wa 12/11/11-12/24/11. check issued on 01/06/12. will i get a w-2

Richard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2012

I don't think you will, as you did not receive income fom the job in 2011, even though you earned it in 2011. I would confirm this w an accountant...

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What to do if you work for your husband and you are not getting along and he doesn't pay you or give you any work?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

You may have a claim for unpaid wages for the hours that you worked but for which you were not paid. You might want to speak with the NJ DOL or...

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Can an employer force an employee to work over time?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 08, 2012

I agree w Mr. Knauth's response. Richard

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A great witness is scared and does not want to be deposed in a NJ employment case. They know very valuable information?

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

If the witness does not want to provide a voluntary written statement, your atty will likely have to issue a subpoena for the witness to appear for...

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I been working 7 years the gave us a drug test and i did not pass [weed] i got fired and unemployment denied me i appealed it

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

I agree about not making such admissions on the internet. Don't give up hope on collecting UC benefits. Depending on the circumstances you...

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NJ employment - unpaid wages & other expenses

Richard's answer | Answered on January 22, 2012

If he hasn't already, your brother should write (or have someone write on his behalf) to his former employer demanding prompt payment while setting...

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Attending college and collecting unemployment in NJ

Richard's answer | Answered on January 01, 2012

I agree that you should run the question by someone in the UC division. I would try to speak w someone as high up as possible and, while unlikely,...

Richard Steven Swartz's Answers (111)

Can I collect unemployment compensation?

Can I get my Job back?

I asked my employer that i need time off to care for my dad he suffers from depression and diabetes. He told me about fmla(nj)

I started work in Dec 2011 for the year 2011. pay check period wa 12/11/11-12/24/11. check issued on 01/06/12. will i get a w-2

What to do if you work for your husband and you are not getting along and he doesn't pay you or give you any work?

Can an employer force an employee to work over time?

A great witness is scared and does not want to be deposed in a NJ employment case. They know very valuable information?

I been working 7 years the gave us a drug test and i did not pass [weed] i got fired and unemployment denied me i appealed it

NJ employment - unpaid wages & other expenses

Attending college and collecting unemployment in NJ