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My employer forced me to work in unsafe working conditions and would not let us leave if injured is there anything i can do?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

The US Dept of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a hotline to file complaints by telephone or email.

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Age discrimination

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 16, 2014

You should start by contacting an attorney for a consultation. There are several qualified law firms listed on AVVO in your area who have...

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Lost my job, after I was arrested.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

If the landlord locked you out, you may have a case for unlawful eviction. You would need to consult a landord-tenent attorney about that.

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What happens if a defendant is served in a sex harassment and retaliation case, and he moves to another country.

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 15, 2014

It may actually improve your case because the employer will not have its best witness available to dispute your alleations.

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I have a feeling I am about to be fired, how do I protect myself while I still work there?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

Living in NYC gives you the strongest protections against disability discrimination in NYS. The company is required to discuss with you how much...

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I have a job interview this week and an ACD. How likely am I to be offered this position?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 14, 2014

If there is no time to have it closed and sealed, don't deny what you did or downplay its importance, but emphasize how you plan to conduct...

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HELLO I WAS MAKING 1480. EVERY 2 WEEKS

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

If possible, ask your boss how your pay was calculated.

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Do employers in NY by law have to make their HR accessible for paperwork/HR documents for terminated employees?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 13, 2014

No, all manuals and documents remain the property of your employer and they are not required to provide anything to you after your employment has...

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Can I file a suit against the NYS Office of the Professions (part of Education Dept) and/or the Massage Board?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

Probably where the decision was made. You would need to have a lawyer file what is called an Article 78 lawsuit to appeal a decision or action of a...

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Do I have recourse?

Arthur's answer | Answered on May 12, 2014

I think you should talk to your union rep, if you have a union at this job. If not, you should talk to an employment lawyer. But you should not...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

My employer forced me to work in unsafe working conditions and would not let us leave if injured is there anything i can do?

Age discrimination

Lost my job, after I was arrested.

What happens if a defendant is served in a sex harassment and retaliation case, and he moves to another country.

I have a feeling I am about to be fired, how do I protect myself while I still work there?

I have a job interview this week and an ACD. How likely am I to be offered this position?

HELLO I WAS MAKING 1480. EVERY 2 WEEKS

Do employers in NY by law have to make their HR accessible for paperwork/HR documents for terminated employees?

Can I file a suit against the NYS Office of the Professions (part of Education Dept) and/or the Massage Board?

Do I have recourse?