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I found the job and was accused of cheating on pharmacology exam, i passed the exam but the offer was recalled. Help!

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

It is not clear what type of exam you took. In general, however, an employer can retract an offer of employment. If the exam was a drug test,...

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In NY what is the law for a small company who has an employee who consistently works over 40 hours per week?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

Yes, to both. You must pay him for all the hours he puts in, and any hours over 40 are paid at time and one-half. I am not aware of any...

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Paid severance while collecting unemployment

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

You have the right to appeal the decision. The instructions for filing an appeal are on the letter you received. But you might want to bring the...

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I worked for two hours in jewelry store and i have no pay , can i get pay for thoes two hours

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

You are entitled to be paid for all hours worked, even if just two. Also, you may qualify for unemployment benefits, unless you were fired for...

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I am an in house attorney. Recently, a company executive asked me to move to a non-attorney, non legal position.

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 26, 2010

I never recommend that any reason is given. Once you start, odds are good you will go too far and say the wrong thing. I do recommend that you...

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Im just curious about employment laws. Why is it I can be denied access to my own personal file with my employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 21, 2010

If you contact your union, they should be able to explain the rules to you.

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Can the Administrative Law Judge legally deny my 2010 job's unemployment by using termination details from a 2000 job?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 21, 2010

But if you did not truthfully fill out the job application for the last place you worked, then they had the right to let you go and contest your...

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I seal my records in 2004 .

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 19, 2010

If you mean your sealed criminal records, then your employer is not allowed to question you about sealed records, and should not discuss it with...

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Do I need a labor attorney?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 13, 2010

You need to consult with your union, if you are a member, and/or an attorney before you decide. It is illegal to discriminate against a person...

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Can I appeal my weekly unemployment benefit amount if one of the quarters used I was on Maternity leave?

Arthur's answer | Answered on October 13, 2010

You definitely had the right to appeal, and instructions for filing an appeal should have been sent with your determination. It may be bad for...

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I found the job and was accused of cheating on pharmacology exam, i passed the exam but the offer was recalled. Help!

In NY what is the law for a small company who has an employee who consistently works over 40 hours per week?

Paid severance while collecting unemployment

I worked for two hours in jewelry store and i have no pay , can i get pay for thoes two hours

I am an in house attorney. Recently, a company executive asked me to move to a non-attorney, non legal position.

Im just curious about employment laws. Why is it I can be denied access to my own personal file with my employer?

Can the Administrative Law Judge legally deny my 2010 job's unemployment by using termination details from a 2000 job?

I seal my records in 2004 .

Do I need a labor attorney?

Can I appeal my weekly unemployment benefit amount if one of the quarters used I was on Maternity leave?