Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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What can be done against students who sexually harass ( verbally ) their teacher, be they male or female?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 04, 2011

If the situation has caused her severe emotional distress, she should take a short leave of absence, and return with a doctor's note stating that...

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I was fired for insuborniation, The NY Dept of Labor has determined that I was not insubordinate. Do I have any legal recourse?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

Your hearing at the Dept of Labor was, I assume, with the unemployment insurance division. Congratulations on prevailing at the hearing there. ...

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I was working at hospital of my coworkers card

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 21, 2011

You can call the NYS Division of Human Rights to discuss whether your termination violated the law that makes it illegal to fire someone because of...

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Sexual Harrassment Claims - how hard is it to prove this?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 21, 2011

You need to meet with an employment lawyer to discuss strategy asap. The longer you wait, the more expensive it may get. Even a law suit with...

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My boss made me quit today. as he said he need a position for the girl who left earlier but now wants to come back

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 19, 2011

If you are saying that you think you were let go for catching him making a mistake with a (dialysis?) patient, unless you reported him before being...

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Can my former employer sue me for violating a confidentiality aggreement

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 18, 2011

I would be surprised if it went any further than terminating your employment, unless you somehow profited from the email. But your boss may fight...

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Can a company change a bonus after the period is complete?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 16, 2011

No. Once a bonus is earned, as provided in the original agreement, it must be paid. However, it is a delicate situation if you are still working...

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If im a salaried worker do I have to work through lunch if my boss requires it? She's i need to work on my lunch hr. I work from

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 13, 2011

If you eat at your desk, you must be paid for the hour. You can learn more details at the web site of the NYS Dept. of Labor.

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I live in nyc can an emoloyee record conversations between me and them im management they are union or does the job need to impl

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

It is not illegal to record someone who is talking to you. But your company would probably not want you to do it. If they learn what you are...

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What can an employee do if they are not getting paid?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

If I were you, I would talk to him first. Explain to him that he is vulnerable to a class action lawsuit that could result in his losing his...

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

What can be done against students who sexually harass ( verbally ) their teacher, be they male or female?

I was fired for insuborniation, The NY Dept of Labor has determined that I was not insubordinate. Do I have any legal recourse?

I was working at hospital of my coworkers card

Sexual Harrassment Claims - how hard is it to prove this?

My boss made me quit today. as he said he need a position for the girl who left earlier but now wants to come back

Can my former employer sue me for violating a confidentiality aggreement

Can a company change a bonus after the period is complete?

If im a salaried worker do I have to work through lunch if my boss requires it? She's i need to work on my lunch hr. I work from

I live in nyc can an emoloyee record conversations between me and them im management they are union or does the job need to impl

What can an employee do if they are not getting paid?