Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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Do I have a right to unemployment if I was laid off, but later my employer stated I left my job voluntarily?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

I very strongly recommend you show the agreement to an employment lawyer so that he or she can review the language before you sign. It is very...

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My daughter is 16 and was slapped by her Manager at the McDonalds where she works, I was told to call the police, should I?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

Absolutely. This is criminal behavior and if the police are not notified this manager may cause much worse harm to someone in the future.

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What legal actions can i make to get from my former employer my last pay and 13th month pay?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

The NYS Dept of Labor will not help you if you make more than their cut off, which I think is around $500 per week. But an employment lawyer can...

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I'm a hospital resident, my director is setting requirements for my graduation that are extremely different than my coresidents.

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

If you are represented by the SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents, you need to contact them asap. If you did already, I am afraid that I agree...

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I WAS FIRED last week for no reason.may I COMPLAIN TO COURT?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

If you call an employment attorney, most will give a few minutes over the phone to discuss your specific situation without charge.

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Do I qualify as an exempt employee for overtime purposes?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 17, 2012

It sounds like you have been misclassified as a manager because you do not supervise any employees. In order to qualify as a manager, you need to...

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Can anonymous complainers be sued?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

If the coworker's only motivation is to get you in trouble, then it is possible to sue for intentional interference with employment. However, an...

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I got sick at work, they did not provide reasonable accomodations and now labor relation has called me in. what to do?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

I would guess they want to discuss if they can provide an accommodation for your medical condition so as to minimize the time you may lose from...

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What rights do I have to reasonable access to a restroom in the workplace?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

I wonder if one bathroom stall for 35 employees will satisfy the local building code for commercial space. You should check with the buidings...

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Is is legalfor an employer to discuss an employees condition and alternative treatment related to a given Drs. note?

Arthur's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

I would say that the law doe not require your employer to provide equipment for your therapy.

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

Do I have a right to unemployment if I was laid off, but later my employer stated I left my job voluntarily?

My daughter is 16 and was slapped by her Manager at the McDonalds where she works, I was told to call the police, should I?

What legal actions can i make to get from my former employer my last pay and 13th month pay?

I'm a hospital resident, my director is setting requirements for my graduation that are extremely different than my coresidents.

I WAS FIRED last week for no reason.may I COMPLAIN TO COURT?

Do I qualify as an exempt employee for overtime purposes?

Can anonymous complainers be sued?

I got sick at work, they did not provide reasonable accomodations and now labor relation has called me in. what to do?

What rights do I have to reasonable access to a restroom in the workplace?

Is is legalfor an employer to discuss an employees condition and alternative treatment related to a given Drs. note?