Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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Work for this guy doing heating and cooling hes paying me under the table its been about three months

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Paying cash is more of a problem for your boss than for you. You should consult an employment lawyer who handles wages. Most do not charge for the...

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IME says I'm 100% but 5 different Specialist disagree and refuse to let me return to work.

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

No. You can only sue your own treating physician for malpractice. The IME report says upfront that the doctor is not your treating physician.

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Can one perform a thorough criminal background check on oneself such as the ones from big corporations?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

New York has laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against job applicants with criminal records. You can learn more at the NYS Division...

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I am a male and work in a kitchen . a puddle on the floor, one night prompted my female manager to ask me where it came from(it

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

You should make your feelings known to your boss, not your union. The union can't discipline a coworker. But your boss can and should talk to her...

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Can I tell my employer that my resignation is effective the last day I worked, which was 2 weeks ago?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

Disability for the job you had should be good cause to quit, look for another job, and collect unemployment. But unemployment only pays for the...

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Is "warning"/alerting biz-partners/customers/employees/investors about your current/ex-employer defamation if it is all true?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

The situation you are asking about is too specific to you to give a general answer. I recommend you consult an employment attorney before deciding...

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Are interviews required in order to get unemployment benefits, and how intense are they?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 16, 2014

If you misrepresented anything on your application, it could be a problem for you later.

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My boss has a friend that only works once a week and is getting paid for a full week. How can report this?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

If you work for a government agency, you can report fraud confidentially. But if it is a private company, you have no duty to report it.

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Can you be approved for unemployment without an interview with the NYS dept. of labor (or whoever determines if you can get UI)?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

It can take as long as 6-8 weeks before you hear from unemployment. Keep calling in each week and they will contact you sometime within the next 30...

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Can I sue a tamp agency for disclosing my personal information to someone who is not an employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 15, 2014

Because the legal fees may be substantial, you may instead want to retain a lawyer to contact them by letter and phone to stop this.

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

Work for this guy doing heating and cooling hes paying me under the table its been about three months

IME says I'm 100% but 5 different Specialist disagree and refuse to let me return to work.

Can one perform a thorough criminal background check on oneself such as the ones from big corporations?

I am a male and work in a kitchen . a puddle on the floor, one night prompted my female manager to ask me where it came from(it

Can I tell my employer that my resignation is effective the last day I worked, which was 2 weeks ago?

Is "warning"/alerting biz-partners/customers/employees/investors about your current/ex-employer defamation if it is all true?

Are interviews required in order to get unemployment benefits, and how intense are they?

My boss has a friend that only works once a week and is getting paid for a full week. How can report this?

Can you be approved for unemployment without an interview with the NYS dept. of labor (or whoever determines if you can get UI)?

Can I sue a tamp agency for disclosing my personal information to someone who is not an employer?