Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

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My employer recently laid off everybody at the job site a couple days later when I go get my check my old employes are working.

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

I agree that you need to request a hearing. Instructions are on the back of the letter they sent you. Unemployment will believe you unless your...

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Can I sue for being fired for having a felony after working 3 weeks

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

Probably not. If you are a member of a minority, you can contact the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If not, you can do the same...

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Is it true the court must appoint counsel, if you cannot represent a class pro persona in a class action lawsuit?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 08, 2013

The US DIstrict court has very few volunteer attorneys. It is extremely difficult to have a free attorney appointed. But if you have a good case,...

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Discrimination at workplace

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

I agree that she should consult an employment lawyer to discuss strategy. For example, if the job effects her health, she needs to take a day off...

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I worked off and on for the same company since 2002, Recently I've work their for a little over two years performing such an act

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

Your problem has too many possible issues for me to give you an intelligent professional opinion in three sentences. You need to spend some time...

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Fired for a 12 year ago conviction. Didn't put it on my application. Do I have a case or move on?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

While it is illegal to deny someone a job based upon a prior conviction, failure to answer a question on an application truthfully is ground for...

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Can my employer fire me for not showing up for work if I was out on medical leave from my dr? What can I sue for?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

I agree that the first question is whether you are entitled to FMLA leave for 3 months.If not, your employer should have asked you how long you...

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Can I sue in NYS Supreme court without a right to sue letter from the EEOC because the EEOC is taking too long to send it?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 07, 2013

I strongly urge you to reconsider if you are planning to go to state court without a lawyer. Your chances are much better in federal court without...

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What are the pros of hiring my own attorney to represent me in an employment discrimination case?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 06, 2013

More than 90% of cases are thrown out before they get to the telephone conference, which is specifically to discuss settlement. You should...

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Is it legal for me to work 40 hours consistently, and for my employer to consider me part time?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 05, 2013

It is not surprising that TA's and adjuncts are forming unions all over. Without a union, the school can offer you whatever benefits they want or...

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