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Work for this guy doing heating and cooling hes paying me under the table its been about three months

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

While you may not want to go in this direction, you could complain to the N.Y. Department of Labor. Apparently, based on your statement that he is...

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Should I put in a rebuttal to a recommendation of termination?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

Unfortunately, in New York, if you are an at will employee (without a contract or union protections) you can be fired even without cause at any...

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Wrongful death settlement

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

You certainly should appear in Court for the hearing. If you can consult with an attorney before the hearing, (to review the papers you received...

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What do you do when you are almost certain a bar is dilutingg their alcohol?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

I agree that this issue can be addressed by the NYS Liquor Authority. To register a complaint by phone call (518) 474-3114 and select option 2. ...

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I was fired for what was described to me verbally as talking badly about other security guards and supervisors and security dir.

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

If you are asking whether you have a claim for an unlawful termination, under NY law an at will employment can be fired without cause or reason. It...

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Is "warning"/alerting biz-partners/customers/employees/investors about your current/ex-employer defamation if it is all true?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Truth is a complete defense to a libel or slander action. However, keep in mind that lawsuits are a search for the truth. You will have to prove...

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Must a GAL start a retaliation proceeding if a hired lawyers brings info to their attention?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Assuming that you mean guardian ad litem (GAL), cannot say that your question is comprehensible. There is no such person as a guardian ad litem...

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On a cross motion for summary judgment how do I deal with evidence & affidavits that aren't facts but are very confusing?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

This is a very difficult question to answer without knowing the nature of the case and in which court the motion is to be made. That said, the...

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Do Interrogatories In New York Bronx Supreme Court have to filed with the Court Clerk like Motions, Affidavit of Service, etc?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Is there any reason for serving interrogatories now? Likely there is no deadline in your case requiring that you serve them now. If no deadline, I...

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A member of the Military removed a car from an estate which was not left to him. Removed the car from NY and drove it to Alabama

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

As Mr. Lestak said, he will not receive a medal for what he did, which may well have been a violation of NY criminal statutes. I am not familiar...

Thomas Alan Holman's Answers (573)

Work for this guy doing heating and cooling hes paying me under the table its been about three months

Should I put in a rebuttal to a recommendation of termination?

Wrongful death settlement

What do you do when you are almost certain a bar is dilutingg their alcohol?

I was fired for what was described to me verbally as talking badly about other security guards and supervisors and security dir.

Is "warning"/alerting biz-partners/customers/employees/investors about your current/ex-employer defamation if it is all true?

Must a GAL start a retaliation proceeding if a hired lawyers brings info to their attention?

On a cross motion for summary judgment how do I deal with evidence & affidavits that aren't facts but are very confusing?

Do Interrogatories In New York Bronx Supreme Court have to filed with the Court Clerk like Motions, Affidavit of Service, etc?

A member of the Military removed a car from an estate which was not left to him. Removed the car from NY and drove it to Alabama