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I was terminated from my job recently due to workplace gossip and anonymous letters to HRD. Can I sue -wrongful term?
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Answered on February 19, 2010
I doubt it. NY does not recognize wrongful termination claims. There are protected classes, race, gender, national origin, etc, against which an...
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Tenant upstairs has no carpeting
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Send a certified letter demanding corrective action. If they don't enforce the lease terms, you can potentially sue for injunctive relief...
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Can I take H & R BLOCK to court .
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Without knowing exactly what services you did or did not purchase, I have to reply on the facts as I can discern them from your question. H&R Block...
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New York State does a hourly employee have the right to a day to day check on the hours
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Excuse the obvious questions but have you asked for a copy of your daily time log and been refused? When you get your check, doesn't it list how...
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Security deposits and last month rent
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Answered on February 19, 2010
No, the statute requires the security only be placed in an interest bearing account. If you have to last month's rent up front, that is a...
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What are a tenant's rights regarding a harassing neighbor?
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Yes, unfortunatley it gets messy. The LL owes all tenants the right of quiet enjoyment. You can start creating a record with the super and the...
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How much time do you have before you have to notify landlord of renewal of a lease for non rent controlled apt
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Yes, they have the right to put that in the their contract. Forgive me for suggesting you play fast and loose with a landlord, but read the lease...
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What document do a plaintiff use when you start in a civil court.
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Answered on February 19, 2010
You "start" a lawsuit by filing a summons, typically with a complaint. To do that, you need buy an index number on a form you get from civil...
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What type of Alternative Dispute Resolution is appropriate for superior court?
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Answered on February 19, 2010
Depends on the type of dispute. Arbitration can be just as long and expensive. Mediators can charge hefty fees but can really cut to the quick in...
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Someone has stolen my children's social security numbers
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Answered on February 19, 2010
If someone else is actually claiming your kids on their tax returns, you should be able to get the filer's tax returns. The IRS may not be very...