Do I have any recourse if I find my former employer is making disparaging remarks about me when I sign this severance agreement?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
As detailed in the answers above, you should ask the employer to make the non-disparagement clause mutual, effective for both sides.
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Can a employer fire you in one day , I was fired in one day in a Top company in NY because I was a little slow on speed?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
In New York, you are an employee at will usually. That means you can be fired for any reason, as long as it is not discriminatory (due to your...
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What can I do to make my employer take proper disciplinary action towards my immediate supervisor?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
It depends on what type of harassment your supervisor is subjecting you to. If it is based on your membership in a protected class (you gender,...
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Does a HIPAA violation have a nominal monetary value if it ruined your career?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
There is no private action under HIPAA. As detailed above, you may have a private action for malpractice. I would consult with an attorney.
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Can I file lawsuit if employer Refuse to give me Release letter?
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Generally, in New York, your employer is not required to give you a termination letter.
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Does an employer always have to pay for training hours?
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New York State and City laws require you to be paid for all hours worked, including training hours. You should contact an attorney or the New York...
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Can i sued restaurants owner for also trying to take full rent out my paycheck?
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You should contact the New York State Department of Labor.
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Will there be further consequences after being terminated for retail fraud?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
It depends on your former employer and how far they want to take this. I would consult with a criminal attorney sooner rather than later.
Am I required to disclose my new job location to my old employer when I resign? We do have a non-compete agreement in place.
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Answered on May 14, 2018
It is difficult to answer without reading the full agreement that you signed with your former competitor. That being said, if you are starting a...
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My company is moving my department to another location which would cause a physical hardship. Can I fight it?
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Answered on May 14, 2018
It will depend on a variety of facts, As indicated above, these matters are fact dependent. You may be able to request a reasonable accommodation...