Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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I opted to get 6.5 vacation days paid out. My boss has been holding my check for a month now. Can he legally hold this money?

Arthur's answer | Answered on April 01, 2013

I'm not sure why you would be entitled to 6.5 days when you need 10 to get paid, or why sick days count towards payment of vacation days. In any...

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I was fired on my maternity leave just 2 weeks after giving birth. Can I sue my employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 30, 2013

If you cannot afford a consultation with an attorney, you can contact the NYS Division of Human Rights or the US Equal Employment Opportunity...

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I received my last pay from my ex-employer. My sister who worked the same place as me did not get her last check but received

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 29, 2013

If you received your sister's money, you should contact the person who makes the checks, and straighten it out. If they agree, you can pay it to...

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Should I get a lawyer? What course of action can be taken against a superior who swears, threatens, and insults employee?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 29, 2013

Better to start with you union. Talk to your delegate about it before you contact an attorney.

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I learned that my employer has violated Labors Laws Validated through the NYSDOL. Can I be compensated for the damages/trouble?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 27, 2013

I agree that if your employer violated minimum wage or overtime laws you may be entitled to substantial recovery. But the items you mentioned will...

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Will a unlawful possession of alcohol show up in a state trooper background check in New York?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 24, 2013

Whether it does or not, read the application carefully. If it was a desk ticket, you do not have to disclose it as an arrest. If you are...

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If i claimed nys unemployment for a month while working. can i be asked to pay that back

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 24, 2013

Yes, and you can be arrested. It is illegal and if caught, you will need to hire an attorney, pay back the money, plus a fine.

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Can a local government terminate an employee & refuse to provide proof of allegations as per the collaborative agreement?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

If you are a government employee, you may have civil service rights, as well as union protection. You need to consult a civil service or employment...

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Can a religious exemption against taking vaccines keep me from losing my job if employer requires the flue shot (&/or other v?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

I believe it may not be believed by your employer that your religion prevents you from being injected, but it doesn't prohibit you from taking...

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Can my employer just lower my salary unjustifiably?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

In general, they can unless you are in a union position or civil service job. Otherwise, you can probably collect unemployment if you want to quit...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

I opted to get 6.5 vacation days paid out. My boss has been holding my check for a month now. Can he legally hold this money?

I was fired on my maternity leave just 2 weeks after giving birth. Can I sue my employer?

I received my last pay from my ex-employer. My sister who worked the same place as me did not get her last check but received

Should I get a lawyer? What course of action can be taken against a superior who swears, threatens, and insults employee?

I learned that my employer has violated Labors Laws Validated through the NYSDOL. Can I be compensated for the damages/trouble?

Will a unlawful possession of alcohol show up in a state trooper background check in New York?

If i claimed nys unemployment for a month while working. can i be asked to pay that back

Can a local government terminate an employee & refuse to provide proof of allegations as per the collaborative agreement?

Can a religious exemption against taking vaccines keep me from losing my job if employer requires the flue shot (&/or other v?

Can my employer just lower my salary unjustifiably?