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During storm private owned corp. closed due - no electricity. Told employees not to come in. Now 4 vacation days taken. Legal?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

First, I don't think this is something anyone would want to challenge. It is much better to be considered a team player and not a problem...

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Fired from a job that I enjoyed and worked hard. Any recourse?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 19, 2012

Temp assignments can, by definition, end at any time. But you are also entitled to tell your agency at any time that you want another assignment.

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Can a employee be brought up on charges if a item was taken than returned without employer knowing?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

Without a union or employment contract, or civil service protection, an employee in NY is subject to termination at any time, so long as the...

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What actions can I take against my recently ex boss never giving me a lunch break.

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 18, 2012

The only issue unemployment will consider is why your employment ended. Unless your breaks are relevant to your termination, I don't think the...

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How do I prove that I should be reinstated to my job since I am the only Bookkeeper in the company?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

I would think that your lay off is the result of the poor economy and probably the recent storms. I don't see why you want to sue the owners of...

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It took 6 months to get on the books and begin receiving pay(aside from tips) at my restaurant job. Am I entitled to lost wages?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 14, 2012

I agree that you have a good case for minimum wage violations. Whether you have been discriminated against is more difficult to prove, but possibly...

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I work for a company that pays me a salary pay of 675.00 a week for 48 hrs but i work 72 to 80 is this legal

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 13, 2012

If you are a nonexempt hourly employee, you are legally entitled to one day off per week. You are also entitled to be paid for all hours you work,...

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I was terminated from my job of 5 years for refusing to do something that would put me in danger, do I have a case?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 13, 2012

Hopefully, you obtained a doctor's note stating that you needed to stay home that nrxt day. In any event you need to consult with an employment...

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I believe i was wrongfully terminated do you agree

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

Sorry to have to say that I don't believe it was illegal to let you go because they saw you had an email for other jobs. I do not have enough facts...

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Can I be terminated while out on Medical Leave in NYS?

Arthur's answer | Answered on November 12, 2012

If the company has 50 employees and you have been there for at least one year, you are entitled to 12 weeks per year FMLA time off. If you are not...

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During storm private owned corp. closed due - no electricity. Told employees not to come in. Now 4 vacation days taken. Legal?

Fired from a job that I enjoyed and worked hard. Any recourse?

Can a employee be brought up on charges if a item was taken than returned without employer knowing?

What actions can I take against my recently ex boss never giving me a lunch break.

How do I prove that I should be reinstated to my job since I am the only Bookkeeper in the company?

It took 6 months to get on the books and begin receiving pay(aside from tips) at my restaurant job. Am I entitled to lost wages?

I work for a company that pays me a salary pay of 675.00 a week for 48 hrs but i work 72 to 80 is this legal

I was terminated from my job of 5 years for refusing to do something that would put me in danger, do I have a case?

I believe i was wrongfully terminated do you agree

Can I be terminated while out on Medical Leave in NYS?