I employ a freelancer with constant medical issues. What are my obligations/liabilities wrt sick leave and reducing their hours?
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Answered on November 14, 2024
Mr. Goodman is correct, and I will add that I already see exposure. You are posting from NYC, which passed the Freelance Ins't Free Act. If you use...
My husband died in a car accident. Can I be held liable for damages and sued by the other driver ?
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Answered on November 04, 2024
Yes, if he suffered a serious injury under the insurance law statute. (Insurance Law 5102.) Car owners are vicariously liable for all damages...
Need to protect my assets
Trustee should be formed with assets not in our name ?
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Answered on November 04, 2024
No insurer will sell you a policy to cover a known loss retroactively. That’s not insurance.
If you make a family Trust to shield assets, but...
Should I still hire an attorney to deal with this situation or wait for turo(car share platform) to deal with this matter?
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Answered on October 24, 2024
You need to report the lawsuit to your auto insurer. Permissive use of vehicles in NY creates vicarious liability for the vehicle owner, that’s...
Hello, is it legal for an employer to deduct money from check because of an accident ?
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Answered on September 12, 2024
No. It’s not legal. https://dol.ny.gov/wage-deductions
file a wage complaint with the State Department of Labor
Employment law issue?
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Answered on September 08, 2024
What’s the issue? You were offered job “A,” but the wanted job “B.” The employer denies to reconsider you for “B.” Your options are take “A” or...
Can I b fired with no warning fro bad attitude
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Answered on August 07, 2024
Yes. It is legal to fire an employee for a bad attitude. The only illegal reasons in NY for termination are the employee’s protected conduct...
NYS Unemployment?
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Answered on August 07, 2024
What are your chances of receiving benefits after quitting? Approximately zero. Assuming an increased commute could trigger constructive discharge,...
Offer rescind
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Answered on August 06, 2024
When you asked for the second 24 hour consideration period, what was your plan? Presumably, you may or may not take the offer even though it was...
Is it legally possible to sue a McDonalds for removing me front the shifts with no legal termination?
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Answered on August 06, 2024
C’mon. What did you say to her? You know, before she smacked you? Either way, if you’ve been taken off schedule, you absolutely can apply for...