Questions answered by Jonas Urba

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Is it legal for a job to make your hourly rate a bonus and optional?

Jonas's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

What does her rate(s) of pay for overnights state? Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) requires that she receive such a notice, in New York, (January...

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I am a 64 yr. man employed on a NYS campground. I have been consistintly assigned the most physically demanding on the site

Jonas's answer | Answered on August 11, 2014

Mr. Forman correctly suggested that you get a physical exam. You might be the most physically fit of the bunch. Many 40 year olds have...

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Do I need to get my own personal lawyer?

Jonas's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

As counsel correctly suggested, who is representing you? Have you asked that attorney whether it's time for you to hire your own attorney?

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Can I collect unemployment if my employer asks me to move 160 miles away to work in a different store?

Jonas's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

Mr. Forman is correct regarding your illness. If you attempt to commute the 150 miles for work without consulting an attorney BEFORE you do so...

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If someone touches your uniform in the workplace is that harassment

Jonas's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

One time? No. Make sure to put her on notice that you find whatever type of touching it was unwelcome.

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I have recently interviewed for a pest control tech position that will require me to use my own car and carry "pest poisons"

Jonas's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

This link should provide the information you need to get certified. http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/45618.html

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Do I need workers composition insurance if all my employees are per diem?

Jonas's answer | Answered on July 28, 2014

Mr. Adler is correct. Employees and independent contractors get hurt and/or develop illnesses/conditions that might be tied to their work and...

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My company claims that I m not entitled to sick days as I get five paid vacation days each year. Is this correct?

Jonas's answer | Answered on July 28, 2014

If you are a civil servant or protected by a collective bargaining agreement (union) or your contract of employment provides paid sick days you...

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How can I continuing receiving UC benefits ?

Jonas's answer | Answered on July 26, 2014

New York funds 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. Unless the state legislature or the federal government authorizes longer benefits that is...

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Is it legal for an employer to refer an employee to a recruiter and allow the e to continue working until they find another job?

Jonas's answer | Answered on July 19, 2014

Is the employee under some contract or agreement which prevents their looking for another position? If the employer pays the recruiter's fee are...

Jonas Urba's Answers (1438)

Is it legal for a job to make your hourly rate a bonus and optional?

I am a 64 yr. man employed on a NYS campground. I have been consistintly assigned the most physically demanding on the site

Do I need to get my own personal lawyer?

Can I collect unemployment if my employer asks me to move 160 miles away to work in a different store?

If someone touches your uniform in the workplace is that harassment

I have recently interviewed for a pest control tech position that will require me to use my own car and carry "pest poisons"

Do I need workers composition insurance if all my employees are per diem?

My company claims that I m not entitled to sick days as I get five paid vacation days each year. Is this correct?

How can I continuing receiving UC benefits ?

Is it legal for an employer to refer an employee to a recruiter and allow the e to continue working until they find another job?