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I feel i have a hostile work environment created by 1 of 3 directors. I feel discriminated micromanage it has effected me & son

Jonas's answer | Answered on February 07, 2015

Sue on what theory? Micromanagement is not illegal. A hostile work environment is not illegal unless it's a discriminatory hostile environment. ...

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Penalty abatement letter information (what should i place there) Help please

Jonas's answer | Answered on February 07, 2015

Consult legal counsel before putting anything in writing. Whether or not you can afford paying is unlikely to help. Whether you owe the state...

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Employer failed to respond to reasonable accommodation for job reassignment. What legal rights am I entitled to?

Jonas's answer | Answered on February 04, 2015

Mr. Consiglio is correct. You have 2 issues. 1) Reasonable accommodation 2) Unsatisfactory performance. Even if you get #1, you can't have #2. ...

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Do I have a work place harassment case?

Jonas's answer | Answered on February 02, 2015

An employment lawyer will need to know what industry you worked in, what the unethical behavior was (unethical means different things to different...

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How can I block my criminal record for a good job? I have a gun charge and drug charge it's been 11 years already from Newyork

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 31, 2015

If you posted your own name and address on a public forum you may have made your record permanent? If someone else knows about your record and...

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Changing POA from my brother to me?

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 31, 2015

The lawyers are correct. You will probably need the help of a court / judge unless you are named as an alternate and your brother withdraws or...

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My wife works in a nursing home. She was sexually harassed by her supervisor in front of a few people.

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 31, 2015

Consult an employment law attorney immediately. Did she report it to HR or higher ups, the Justice Centet, the EEOC, or the NYDHR, etc.... Each...

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If a person is sentenced to jail due to actions from their alcoholism, should their employer grant them a leave of absence?

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 30, 2015

Even in those instances where alcoholism may be protected by ADA (enrolled in rehab program or treating for alcoholism) an employer does not have...

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Contract question (term of agreement)

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

Contracts must be read and interpreted in totality. Sit down with a lawyer and ask them to review the entire document before they provide an...

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I lived with my grandma for 5 years she died im not on the lease she just died 3 weeks ago i did call the management and they s

Jonas's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

Unfortunately Regina is correct. At least you work for a good employer. Discuss with your HR department which may have some suggestions for...

Jonas Urba's Answers (1437)

I feel i have a hostile work environment created by 1 of 3 directors. I feel discriminated micromanage it has effected me & son

Penalty abatement letter information (what should i place there) Help please

Employer failed to respond to reasonable accommodation for job reassignment. What legal rights am I entitled to?

Do I have a work place harassment case?

How can I block my criminal record for a good job? I have a gun charge and drug charge it's been 11 years already from Newyork

Changing POA from my brother to me?

My wife works in a nursing home. She was sexually harassed by her supervisor in front of a few people.

If a person is sentenced to jail due to actions from their alcoholism, should their employer grant them a leave of absence?

Contract question (term of agreement)

I lived with my grandma for 5 years she died im not on the lease she just died 3 weeks ago i did call the management and they s