Questions answered by Thomas Alan Holman

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I Was fired for susposely causing hostel work environment. When the employee threaten to kill me in front of the manger...

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Unfortunately, assuming that you were not fired for a discriminatory reason (as Mr. Rothstein explained) an employer can decide when to terminate...

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Worked 18 years/terminated/reapplied for different position at company/now blackball from all positions. Can I sued.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

As Mr. Rothstein points out, you have not supplied us with the details of your situation and without those details no attorney can tell you whether...

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Is it illegal to lie about my current compensation when applying for a job?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

As the other lawyers have advised, it is not illegal from a criminal law standpoint to provide false information about your background at an...

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We made a clerical mistake on an employees w-4. Now he had no tax taken out. What can we do to help them?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Well, that's quite an error. I think it takes two to tango. So, the employee certainly had to realize that his paycheck was larger than it should...

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Is it illegal for a past employer to tell future potential employers that you are pregnant in hopes they will not hire you.

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

If employers are refusing to hire you substantially because of the pregnancy, potential employers are violating the law. As for your former...

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Attorney's exclusion from proceedings.

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

As Mr. Segal said, it would depend on the retainer agreement and the precise suject matter of the lawsuit. In NY an attorney is barred from...

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Am I able to divulge my "confidential" hiring information?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

Well, you are asking two questions, I believe. First, you are asking if the camp prohibit you from discussing this situation with your Swedish...

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Can I Volunteer for a job, I used to be paid for?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 28, 2015

The other lawyers may be correct in saying that a claim for wages cannot be waived. Employees can freely and voluntarily execute waivers of all...

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Can you work permanently in Schengen countries in Europe as a US citizen with a US Law School degree?

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 27, 2015

This is not a question for NY lawyers. If you have a law degree you should know that is true. Good luck.

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Attorney's exclusion from the proceedings.

Thomas's answer | Answered on January 26, 2015

You appear to be suggesting that the attorney should be disqualified as attorney of record for the employer. The motion would be a motion to...

Thomas Alan Holman's Answers (573)

I Was fired for susposely causing hostel work environment. When the employee threaten to kill me in front of the manger...

Worked 18 years/terminated/reapplied for different position at company/now blackball from all positions. Can I sued.

Is it illegal to lie about my current compensation when applying for a job?

We made a clerical mistake on an employees w-4. Now he had no tax taken out. What can we do to help them?

Is it illegal for a past employer to tell future potential employers that you are pregnant in hopes they will not hire you.

Attorney's exclusion from proceedings.

Am I able to divulge my "confidential" hiring information?

Can I Volunteer for a job, I used to be paid for?

Can you work permanently in Schengen countries in Europe as a US citizen with a US Law School degree?

Attorney's exclusion from the proceedings.