Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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My husband was laid off from his job in November as a window installer because the company claimed there was no work in winter.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2015

In general, you are only entitled to return to work with a union job. Otherwise, I am sorry to have to say the company does not have to take you...

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Police( Anchorites ) have blacklisted my identity and I can't find work and have lost my entire network( currently homeless).

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Probably I am not the first person to tell you this, but no. Other than putting people in jail, the police do not make people's lives difficult.

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Can I appeal for Unemployment and actually win?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Yes, you need to ask for a hearing. Many times the company will not come to the hearing and the employee wins by default.

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I was a contract employee. i worked for 7 days and left the job . Employer hasn't paid me for 5 days. what are my options?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

Also, can go to small claims court.

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Can I sue my employer for lost hours?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2015

You should have the assistance program call your boss asap to ask why you are not working. Also, you can apply for unemployment benefits while you...

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Is the National Labor Board the only body that can help a union employee in a wrongful termination?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

I recommend you contact your union organizer before trying to get help from NLRB. Arbitration can often take months to schedule.

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Open criminal case

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

If you do not cooperate, there is no law preventing the employer from terminating you.

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I feel like my employer has blacklisted me (I work for a union)

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

People who work for a union are not in the union. If they are making deductions from your pay without providing benefits for the deduction, you...

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Do I have a case for racial discrimination in the workplace?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

Keep in touch with a staff member, or try to pass by without being noticed, for a few weeks to learn whether they hire a hostess. If so, and she...

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Its been two years employee of my building was finally fired in part for sexually harassing me. Is it too late to sue building

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Because you are a tenant and not a co-worker, you cannot sue for employment discrimination. You would need to consult an attorney who handles...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

My husband was laid off from his job in November as a window installer because the company claimed there was no work in winter.

Police( Anchorites ) have blacklisted my identity and I can't find work and have lost my entire network( currently homeless).

Can I appeal for Unemployment and actually win?

I was a contract employee. i worked for 7 days and left the job . Employer hasn't paid me for 5 days. what are my options?

Can I sue my employer for lost hours?

Is the National Labor Board the only body that can help a union employee in a wrongful termination?

Open criminal case

I feel like my employer has blacklisted me (I work for a union)

Do I have a case for racial discrimination in the workplace?

Its been two years employee of my building was finally fired in part for sexually harassing me. Is it too late to sue building