Questions answered by Thomas Alan Holman

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Been working at my job for 4 going on 5 years and still have not gotten an increase in pay. can i take action on this?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 03, 2014

Unfortunately, you do not have a legal right to a raise. Your remedy is to look around for a job that pays more. Then, if you have a better paying...

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What will be worse case scenario?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

I interpret your question as a question that would be best handled by the Avvo criminal defense lawyers and I will repost it for them. Also, I...

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Under CPLR do you have to fully disclose all evidence (if it's not priveleged) or only evidence asked for by opposing attorney?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 02, 2014

Section 3101 of the CPLR provides that "[t]here shall be full disclosure of all matter material and necessary in the prosecution or defense of an...

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Can an employer state (orally/written)that they have competitive wages and not actually have competitive wages?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Your question could be clearer but I will try to answer. I do not believe that NY labor law provides any specific guidance on the meaning of...

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If an employer terminates a work-for-hire contract because the freelancer couldn't deliver on time, can the employer still sue?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 28, 2014

Without reviewing the work for hire contract answering your questions accurately is not possible. Is there a time is of the essence provision in...

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Submitted a sexual harassment claim to employer yesterday.

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 26, 2014

As Mr White suggests, please consider first meeting with an employment lawyer privately. Use the Find Lawyer tab to find an Avvo lawyer in your...

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1. If an employee who filed age discrimination resigns before EEOC's investigation is complete, does he lose his case with EEOC?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 22, 2014

I recommend that your husband have his case reviewed by an employment lawyer. I assume that he was been proceeding before the EEOC without private...

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I worked at a new job for two weeks and quit am I still suppose to get paid?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 20, 2014

You don't say whether you had an employment agreement. Presuming that you did not and were hired as an at will employee, you could be terminated at...

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Do I have a case here?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

To answer your question your employment agreement would have to be reviewed. Your manager did not terminate you, but apparently put the entire...

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Am I required to appear at a deposition in a financial suit against my husband?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 19, 2014

The NY spousal privilege statute says that "a husband or wife shall not be required, or, without consent of the other if living, allowed, to...

Thomas Alan Holman's Answers (573)

Been working at my job for 4 going on 5 years and still have not gotten an increase in pay. can i take action on this?

What will be worse case scenario?

Under CPLR do you have to fully disclose all evidence (if it's not priveleged) or only evidence asked for by opposing attorney?

Can an employer state (orally/written)that they have competitive wages and not actually have competitive wages?

If an employer terminates a work-for-hire contract because the freelancer couldn't deliver on time, can the employer still sue?

Submitted a sexual harassment claim to employer yesterday.

1. If an employee who filed age discrimination resigns before EEOC's investigation is complete, does he lose his case with EEOC?

I worked at a new job for two weeks and quit am I still suppose to get paid?

Do I have a case here?

Am I required to appear at a deposition in a financial suit against my husband?