Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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What course of legal action should I consider, as the result of my employer being acquired and my compensation reduced?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

If you are a member of a minority group (such as age, color, etc.) and you suspect the pay cut and demotion may be related to that, you should...

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I am under worker comp due to a recent injury at work. My company now wants me to file under FMLA. Is that right?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

Filing for Workers Comp gets your medical bills paid and $170/week for lost salary. FMLA does not pay medical bills or salary. It only continues...

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Was dismissed from temp to perm job after only 2 weeks. No cause or explanation. Do I have recourse?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 13, 2015

No. Hopefully ,the agency will be able to place you in with a company that works out. Good luck.

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Can a company make an non-smoking employee stand in a smoking area, and be exposed to secondhand smoke?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 13, 2015

There is no law I know of requiring an employer to permit you to smoke e-cigs at work.

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I was given an proposal for severance, what does that mean? Do I counter before the actual agreement?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 12, 2015

No harm in negotiating. The company wants you to sign as much as you want to get paid. But in order to negotiate for better terms, you need to be...

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I was fired because my job said a coworker claimed to have saw me in the bathroom with a joint This is a complete lie Can I sue

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 12, 2015

Not sure an attorney will be willing to represent you without charging you by the hour. It could cost $50,000, more or less, to clear your name. ...

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Which category of discrimination does this fall under?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

One comment does not support a discrimination law suit. But it may support a law suit for failure to promote. You should consult an employment...

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I had went to the E.R they told me that they couldn't tell me what was wrong

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

Emergency rooms are for immediate medical care. Try to find a gp or gyn doctor to see now and on a regular basis every year. If you ever have to...

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My employer requires us to work more hours permanently with the same pay

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

If you are exempt, then you can be required to work extra hours. However, if you leave early, for an emergency or doctor's appointment, the company...

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My boss is stealing from me

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 10, 2015

You can contact the NYS Dept of Labor, Wages and Hours Department. I believe you can file an anonymous complaint.

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

What course of legal action should I consider, as the result of my employer being acquired and my compensation reduced?

I am under worker comp due to a recent injury at work. My company now wants me to file under FMLA. Is that right?

Was dismissed from temp to perm job after only 2 weeks. No cause or explanation. Do I have recourse?

Can a company make an non-smoking employee stand in a smoking area, and be exposed to secondhand smoke?

I was given an proposal for severance, what does that mean? Do I counter before the actual agreement?

I was fired because my job said a coworker claimed to have saw me in the bathroom with a joint This is a complete lie Can I sue

Which category of discrimination does this fall under?

I had went to the E.R they told me that they couldn't tell me what was wrong

My employer requires us to work more hours permanently with the same pay

My boss is stealing from me