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My employer put me on a 60 performance improvement plan. They are planning a layoff. Can they terminate me before the 60 days?
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Answered on December 26, 2012
Yes and odds are they will. You should find a lawyer to evaluate your rights - you may have a disability discrimination claim - and position...
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I walked off and quit my job because manager was creating a hostile environment. I also realize he override my hours saying I d
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Answered on December 23, 2012
Unfortunately, this is very common. You are entitled to all of your earned compensation and can be docked only in rare occurances. You should...
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Will FINRA find my ACD for smoking in public over 2 yrs ago during background check?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
While an ACD is supposed to be off your record after 6 months, the arrest often remains. Regardless, refusing to hire someone based on an arrest...
Can a company make you pay back for unauthorized coupons and discounts?
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Answered on December 05, 2012
Normally I agree with my colleague Mr. White, but I respectfully disagree on this one. The retail practice of offering coupons and discounts to...
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Is being terminated for my salary being "too high" a form of discrimination?
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Answered on November 29, 2012
No, but if you were the only female employee on the team and other men on the team made as much or more than you (and had similar or worse...
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Can employer take money out of my paycheck for order client no longer wants
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Answered on November 24, 2012
This is most likely an illegal deduction from pay under NYLL Section 193. An employment attorney willing to provide a free consultation can...
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Can they sue? What will most likely happen?
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Answered on November 20, 2012
The conduct they are attributing to you is serious and actionable. If they took the time to send you a letter, they may be preparing to litigate...
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My last day of work for my company us security asscoiates was novmeber 6th 2012 he fired me 2 day from a text message.
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Answered on November 20, 2012
More information is needed. It sounds legal, but employers who do this often have done something else illegal, such as not paying overtime,...
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If you file a complaint on your boss, can the company force you to sign a form to not talk to other employee about the case?
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Answered on November 19, 2012
There is a recent decision by the NLRB which says that this type of act is illegal under the NLRA, but more information is needed with respect to...
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Too late to file for pregnancy discrimination/harrasment?
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Answered on November 19, 2012
I agree with the two prior answers. The EEOC's 180 day filing deadline is extended to 300 days in NY and most states. And EEOC/administrative...