Thomas Alan Holman's Answers (573)

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Should I file the harassment claim myself or hire a lawyer?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 15, 2014

I recommend that you consult with an employment lawyer. Going it alone without counsel would be a big mistake. Good luck.

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We served supplemental S & C without filing a motion on notice to all parties.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 13, 2014

I would need to know more. Was an answer filed in response to the original complaint? Likely a stipulation signed by all parties/counsel and so...

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Do I have the right to leave my employer and go to work for someone who has a non-compete agreement?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

Unless your current employer has a non-compete that you signed, you have the right to leave and join the new practice group. That said, it is best...

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Western Union and eBay fraud

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

You do not say how much information you have about the seller. If you have the seller's name and address in Ecuador I would absolutely contact the...

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Can a state level case, DHR vs. a NYS agency be brought to a Federal level so as to include legal fees and punitive damages?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 12, 2014

In order to bring a case in the federal courts you must meet the subject matter jurisdiction requirements of the federal courts. You must allege...

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Are there things a former employer can and connot say about a former employee

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

I believe this question is a duplicate of the one I just answered.

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Are there things a former employer can and connot say about a former employee

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

A former employer has no right to make false statements about you. It is called libel (written false statements) or slander (verbal false...

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Can an employer restrict it's suppliers from hiring it's employees in NY State? Below is Ts&Cs language.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

While this issue would have to be researched, the language you quote is probably permissible.

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Does an accused teacher have the right to review the footage that is accusing them.

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

I agree that you should contact an attorney, and review with the attorney and,or the union your right to a hearing and the limited time you have to...

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If denied employment by the DOE because of criminal background history, can a private school funded partially by DOE hire me?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2014

It is not possible to predict whether the school will refuse to offer employment. If the school learns of a criminal history, depending on the...

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