Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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Can I do anything a regarding promised raise by my manager?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 09, 2011

Unfortunately, a promise is not legally enforceable.

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In NY do employers have to pay an employee for 4 hrs if they are sent home after 1 hr because work has slowed?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

Restaurant industry workers, typically wait staff and bartenders, must get 3 hour minimum pay according to NY rules if they show up for a shift. ...

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Do i have any rights, after promised permanent hire, but laid off instead?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 26, 2011

You should contact your union asap.

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When a security company gives a weekly work schedule to a security guard does it constitute a binding contract?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 24, 2011

Unless you have a union job which requires them to pay you, they would not have to. If you are out for more than one week, you could apply for...

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When a security company gives a weekly work schedule to a security guard does it constitute a binding contract?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 24, 2011

Unless you have a union job which requires them to pay you, they would not have to. If you are out for more than one week, you could apply for...

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I was unfairly punished based off a rumor. I called out sick the other day and was givien an assignement that requires more time

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

If you have a union, you should meet with them to try to rectify this situation. If not, you may have a case for disability discrimination if the...

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Can i sue if school safety kept me out on medical leave until they said i exceeded my time although i tried to return

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

You should start by consulting with someone from your union, if you are a member. I believe you have a total of two years to return to work. ...

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Will I win an unemployment appeal?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

You have an excellent chance of being heard by an impartial hearing officer. By that I mean that In person testimony can be alot more persuasive...

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What rights do I have to pursue payment of wages owed for freelance work?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

If you worked on your own as a freelancer, and not in their office, I would recommend you take 1/2, but you need to negotiate or you won't even get...

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Questions an employer cannot ask at an interview

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

I would politely tell the interviewer that 'it' (whether you are married or not; whether you have children or not, etc.) will not in any way...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

Can I do anything a regarding promised raise by my manager?

In NY do employers have to pay an employee for 4 hrs if they are sent home after 1 hr because work has slowed?

Do i have any rights, after promised permanent hire, but laid off instead?

When a security company gives a weekly work schedule to a security guard does it constitute a binding contract?

When a security company gives a weekly work schedule to a security guard does it constitute a binding contract?

I was unfairly punished based off a rumor. I called out sick the other day and was givien an assignement that requires more time

Can i sue if school safety kept me out on medical leave until they said i exceeded my time although i tried to return

Will I win an unemployment appeal?

What rights do I have to pursue payment of wages owed for freelance work?

Questions an employer cannot ask at an interview