Questions answered by Jonas Urba

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I filed a sex harassment case over a year ago

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

The issue is not so much length of time on your case. It's more about money. Assuming you retained an experienced lawyer who informed you what...

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Manager is posting report commission earnings of salesman for all to see. Is this legal? It was not done in the past.

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

All lawyer answers are correct. I recall my 1st real job after college in sales. I hated Monday morning staff meetings. We would go around a...

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If I have a signed contract with my employer that I am to work a 40 hour week and I exceed that, do I get overtime?

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

Find an employment lawyer on this site or the National Employment Lawyers Association and consult with them. The beauty is that you can go back up...

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Inappropriately touched on 4-5 different appointments with my neurosurgeon.

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

Many years ago I helped prosecute a physician for similar behavior. The jury trial resulted in a larger verdict than even the victim's lawyers...

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My staff put a complaint about my boss for harassment not sexual. They are starting to call people to investigate.

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

You need to consult with an employment law attorney since it sounds like you are a manager or supervisor yourself. As a manager or supervisor,...

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Can an employer stop paying their portion of union dues, causing employees to lose all of their benefits?

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

New York state Wage Theft Prevention Act requires all employers to inform all employees regarding deductions made from paychecks. When you first...

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Can I work second job while I haven't resigned from my current job

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

Ms. Pomerantz gave you a good answer. If you have reservations make sure you get a written contract or assurance that you will not be fired or...

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Can I stop future employer from harassment?

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

How could you possibly know that if you were a member of a different race you would have been hired. Let me assure you that you and I both have...

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In NYS, is an employer required to pay the entire balance of sick time if an employee is terminated?

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

Review your employee handbook or contract of employment. If neither of them nor any other memos, letters, or promises state that you could take...

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I have a job offer that's conditional upon accurately telling them where I lived for the past 28 years months and years.

Jonas's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

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Jonas Urba's Answers (1437)

I filed a sex harassment case over a year ago

Manager is posting report commission earnings of salesman for all to see. Is this legal? It was not done in the past.

If I have a signed contract with my employer that I am to work a 40 hour week and I exceed that, do I get overtime?

Inappropriately touched on 4-5 different appointments with my neurosurgeon.

My staff put a complaint about my boss for harassment not sexual. They are starting to call people to investigate.

Can an employer stop paying their portion of union dues, causing employees to lose all of their benefits?

Can I work second job while I haven't resigned from my current job

Can I stop future employer from harassment?

In NYS, is an employer required to pay the entire balance of sick time if an employee is terminated?

I have a job offer that's conditional upon accurately telling them where I lived for the past 28 years months and years.