Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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Can your employer have detectives watch your house?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 22, 2017

I recommend you take a pix and discuss with an employment attorney who handles FMLA cases.

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I live in NY state can an employer dock your pay if you break rules that he has set.

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

Short answer is no. You can require employees to stay late or leave early, but must pay them for all time worked.

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Employment is in NY. Can my employer start enforcing a policy retroactively?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 21, 2017

I would recommend you complain about how much pain this is going to cost you. But you should take it to your immediate superior and not go above...

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How and Can I sue my Employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

You should bring your contract and resignation to an employment lawyer to discuss if t you can take legal action to challenge your termination.

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What's the process of filing a complaint with the NYSDHR and what usually happens once they receive it?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

There is no set answer. Each case is different. I recommend you have a consultation with an employment lawyer who handles plaintiff disability...

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Do we have to pay overtime?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 20, 2017

If the person spends so much time there, you should pay overtime after 40. It would be best to have someone else do the extra work.

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What can I do if I was fired from a place that I worked 8 years in? Will the owner have a problem with the labor dept?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 17, 2017

You can certainly apply for unemployment benefits. It is also illegal to fire someone because they were out sick one day. You should schedule a...

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Can a company have mandatory part time hours to work?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 16, 2017

As long as the requirement is a legitimate business need, there is no law against it.

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Can an employer terminate me because of a pending guilty plea deal that I accepted in court? I am in a protected class?

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 16, 2017

An employer is required to take several factors into account before terminating someone because they have been convicted of a crime. You should...

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What can I do if my contract is not being met? Monthly retainer has not been paid for 5 months.

Arthur's answer | Answered on March 16, 2017

You will need to consult with an employment attorney to discuss what can be done. At this point, it sounds like litigation may be the only option....

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

Can your employer have detectives watch your house?

I live in NY state can an employer dock your pay if you break rules that he has set.

Employment is in NY. Can my employer start enforcing a policy retroactively?

How and Can I sue my Employer?

What's the process of filing a complaint with the NYSDHR and what usually happens once they receive it?

Do we have to pay overtime?

What can I do if I was fired from a place that I worked 8 years in? Will the owner have a problem with the labor dept?

Can a company have mandatory part time hours to work?

Can an employer terminate me because of a pending guilty plea deal that I accepted in court? I am in a protected class?

What can I do if my contract is not being met? Monthly retainer has not been paid for 5 months.