Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

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Filed a Workplace Violence Incident Report with my employer in NYS. Do I have to answer further questioning to justify my claim?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

There is no short answer as to whether your employer and their lawyer are going to help you with your complaint or use it against you. I recommend...

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Can someone get fired because they got arrested and released in 10 minutes due to a physical altercation under the executive law

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

Some government jobs require workers to disclose all arrests. If that is the case with your husband, he should contact his union, if he has one at...

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Can a manager force an employee to change departments on the basis of an upcoming marriage to an employee in the same dept

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

New York City has some of the most comprehensive discrimination laws in the county. Although the particular facts of each person's situation are...

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Is there a document or form I can sign and send to my former employer that would allow my supervisor to be a limited reference?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Only if they agree to it first. Otherwise, you need to sue to clear your record.

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Is signing a arbitration agreement with your employer a good idea?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

It is taking away rights, but I think you may put your job in jeopardy if you refuse to sign.

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Can an former employee collect damages after false inducement to relocate my family by an employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

In NY, you can sue if you can prove he had bad intentions at the time he asked you to relocate, but not if he changed his mind. It may be better...

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Can my wife collect unemployment after relocating for my job?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Unfortunately, unemployment lasts six months from the date she last worked. But she should apply for the months remaining.

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Can my employer prohibit me from using the firms rest rooms

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

From your description, I think it is office politics, not discrimination, unless your group is being singled out because of race, color, religion,...

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How do I go about sueing my employer for wrongful termination and falsifying documentation?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should contact the NYS Division of Human Rights or an employment lawyer about a possible case for disability discrimination.

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Can you be fired on the first day of training for falling asleep without knowing due to being anemic?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should contact the NYS DIvision of Human Rights or an employment lawyer about a possible case for disability discrimination.

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