Questions answered by Arthur H. Forman

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What is a full-time temporary worker considered for tax purposes if everything is the same as a permanent full-time employee?

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

Temp usually means the job is for a limited number of weeks or months. It can be either 1099 or W-2.

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The owner is asking me to pay for a dent that I caused to the company van. Am I required to pay him?

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

Probably no. That's why they have insurance, or are supposed to.

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I'm a non exempt employee covering for an exempt employee for two weeks

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

Sometimes reading and taking seminars in office strategy is more helpful than retaining a lawyer. I don't recommend you challenge HR over two...

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My job suspended me because I called out due to an illness. I provided a doctors note as documentation.

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

NYC has a law requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees. You can read more here about filing a complaint with the NYC...

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How do I report a colleague for telling me a joke about a woman getting raped?

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

I recommend you invest in a consult with an employment lawyer before you quit, or worse lose, your job.

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Will I lose my Unemployment Benefits?

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 26, 2016

Unemployment cross references with NYS finance by social security number to catch people who report unemployment and then get a pay check. If they...

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I work for a private Prek program as a lead teacher

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 24, 2016

Contact the NYC Dept of Education. I would be surprised if they can keep their credentials after you are no longer teaching there.

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My employer denies I've worked 1000 hours during a single ear. As a result I've been told I can't get my full pension.

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 24, 2016

You can provide your W-2 showing yearly wages and divide that by your hourly rate to get your hours.

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How can I get my former employer to provide me with an accurate pay stub that reflects what will be claimed for this tax year

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 24, 2016

Whether or not an employee is paid by check or in cash, the law requires that all employees be paid minimum wages. Otherwise an employer may be...

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Why would two responses from attorneys I received in response to my question seem in opposition to what the IRS site says.

Arthur's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

Best to consult an accountant about whether the IRS penalizes employees in such situations or fines only the employer.

Arthur H. Forman's Answers (4205)

What is a full-time temporary worker considered for tax purposes if everything is the same as a permanent full-time employee?

The owner is asking me to pay for a dent that I caused to the company van. Am I required to pay him?

I'm a non exempt employee covering for an exempt employee for two weeks

My job suspended me because I called out due to an illness. I provided a doctors note as documentation.

How do I report a colleague for telling me a joke about a woman getting raped?

Will I lose my Unemployment Benefits?

I work for a private Prek program as a lead teacher

My employer denies I've worked 1000 hours during a single ear. As a result I've been told I can't get my full pension.

How can I get my former employer to provide me with an accurate pay stub that reflects what will be claimed for this tax year

Why would two responses from attorneys I received in response to my question seem in opposition to what the IRS site says.