Questions answered by Michael S. Haber

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How to ask Court to revoke order granting extension of time.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Unless the delay will somehow prejudice your rights, I would suggest that you leave things as they are. You could make a motion to vacate the...

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Can my company fill my position before I have given written notice?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

I am a New York attorney and cannot advise as to your state's laws, but, as a general rule, in the absence of a written employment agreement,...

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Can my boss be arrested for knowingly issuing thousands in bad pay roll checks to me and his other employees.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Although I am a New York attorney and cannot advise you as to your state's law, as a general rule it is a crime to knowingly issue bad checks. You...

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Work for dentist he sold pratice we are due bonus he is keeping mine unpaid bill for EX son-in law is this legal

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

The answer to this question depends on whether the bonus is a contractual right of your employment or a mere gratuity. If it is a contractual...

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Can an employer allow one employee to work a second job, but tell another employee they cannot do the same thing.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

It seems to me that the standard operating procedure vests the Chief of Police with discretion as to whether to permit outside law enforcement...

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Help with understanding what the Judge is saying;

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

The Judge is saying: Just because the employer's behavior is what we, as a society, may consider improper is not, by itself, enough for the...

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Would I need an lawyer for this situation?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

Yes, you can sue. Given the modest amount that you are owed, you should sue in the Small Claims part of Civil Court of the City of New York. It...

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Whether I can include in the sum of the claim of an expense for tech examination and mental cruelty?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

If I am correctly understanding your question, you are asking whether you can seek damages for emotional distress arising from a circumstance in...

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I was married at a resort in Jamaica but it was never filed in the states. How do I go about getting a divorce ?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

A marriage that comports with the requirements of those in the United States will be entitled to full faith and credit in New York. Just as there...

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Employer had me buy his house, refuses to buy it back as promised.

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2011

I can't say whether there are other relevant facts, as I obviously know only those facts that you have specified. Based on the facts you have...

Michael S. Haber's Answers (6693)

How to ask Court to revoke order granting extension of time.

Can my company fill my position before I have given written notice?

Can my boss be arrested for knowingly issuing thousands in bad pay roll checks to me and his other employees.

Work for dentist he sold pratice we are due bonus he is keeping mine unpaid bill for EX son-in law is this legal

Can an employer allow one employee to work a second job, but tell another employee they cannot do the same thing.

Help with understanding what the Judge is saying;

Would I need an lawyer for this situation?

Whether I can include in the sum of the claim of an expense for tech examination and mental cruelty?

I was married at a resort in Jamaica but it was never filed in the states. How do I go about getting a divorce ?

Employer had me buy his house, refuses to buy it back as promised.