Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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In NYC, can an Employer enforce an employment contract with a 5-year non-compete clause for seasonal part-time position.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 20, 2014

No. But anyway, it is illegal to hold back a paycheck for any reason.

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How and where to look for Unemployment Insurance attorney with Appellate Experience in NYC/Long Island , NY area?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 20, 2014

Unfortunately, I do not know of any attorneys who handle unemployment appeals. But the Unemployment Action Center in Manhattan is staffed with...

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Do I have grounds for a age discrimination case?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 18, 2014

I agree that it is very difficult for a job applicant to prove age discrimination.

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As a new employee at a bank one has to get fingerprinting.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 18, 2014

It is illegal to ask about prior arrests that did not result in a conviction. It is also illegal to discriminate against a job applicant based on a...

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I was let go after company I was working for was sold . new company required drug test iand I tested positive for pot.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 17, 2014

If you tell unemployment you were laid off and they say you were fired, you will be penalized for lying on your application. You need something in...

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What could happen if a 21 year old receives a sexual picture from a 13 year old without asking but sexually texts her?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 17, 2014

I am redirecting this to criminal defense lawyers. Sexual harassment is a civil matter. I believe this may be criminal.

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Can I be fired for having hep c? Blood lab told board of Heath who told my employer

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 17, 2014

It is illegal to discriminate against an employee with a medical condition so long as the condition does not pose a risk to other workers. You...

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My Employer used personal cell phone to personal cell phone txt messages and discussions with program provided Mentor against me

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

You do not say whether this is a private company or a government position. If it is private, I have always recommended to clients that they do not...

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I accepted an offer with a financial company with two pending cases, which I was upfront about.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

I'm afraid, no. It is always a risk when you start a new job. Just as they take a risk, for example if you accept and they turn down other...

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My boss was a bully. When I finally stood up for myself I was fired. He was verbally an mentally abusive. Is there any recourse?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

Not at present. There is a Healthy Workplace bill proposed in NYS assembly and senate. But you may have a case if you were not paid overtime and...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

In NYC, can an Employer enforce an employment contract with a 5-year non-compete clause for seasonal part-time position.

How and where to look for Unemployment Insurance attorney with Appellate Experience in NYC/Long Island , NY area?

Do I have grounds for a age discrimination case?

As a new employee at a bank one has to get fingerprinting.

I was let go after company I was working for was sold . new company required drug test iand I tested positive for pot.

What could happen if a 21 year old receives a sexual picture from a 13 year old without asking but sexually texts her?

Can I be fired for having hep c? Blood lab told board of Heath who told my employer

My Employer used personal cell phone to personal cell phone txt messages and discussions with program provided Mentor against me

I accepted an offer with a financial company with two pending cases, which I was upfront about.

My boss was a bully. When I finally stood up for myself I was fired. He was verbally an mentally abusive. Is there any recourse?