Arthur H. Forman

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Forest Hills, NY

Employment and labor Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination ... +3 more

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My new employer changed the job offer after three weeks on the job and presented me with a new offer and pay. Is this legal?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

You will be entitled to unemployment unless you quit without good cause. It sounds like you have very good reasons for quitting. The total number...

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Can a Non Compete agreement be declared invalid if my employer planned to replace me with new higher.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

In general, having a skilled trade is no basis for enforcing a non-compete. The purpose is to prevent you from stealing customers, inside info,...

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Is taking a customer to small claims court the best way to handle dispute over bounced check for payment

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

Passing bad checks is a criminal offense. You can contact the police or district attorney. That may involve more aggravation than it is worth. ...

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Could i take this case to court for gender discrimination?? They said it was bc im a guy read Details... Help plz

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

You can sue someone for discrimination if it is about housing or employment, but not criminal cases. Hopefully, your sister will drop the case and...

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Will an arrest affect the chances of being hired by a civil service career?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

It is illegal for an employer to ask if you have ever been arrested. However, they can ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime, which means...

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