Questions answered by Eric Andrew Suffin

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Why aren't unions held responsible for there misdeeds?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 10, 2009

Unions can be held responsible for discrimination within three years of the discrimination, unless you willfully, and of sound mind, released the...

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Is there any recourse that could be taken for an employee whom was terminated on the 51st week of a 52 week probationary period?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 10, 2009

State and federal law protects you from discrimination based on age, race, gender, and other categories. Furthermore, you cannot be lawfully...

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Can an employer fire an employee after working for the company for 4 years, and then ask for educational documents?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 08, 2009

The answer to this question depends on the reason the employer asked for the documents. You should discuss this further with an employment...

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Can an employee receiving a 1099 set salary get docked when they are told to leave early?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 02, 2009

If your job is safe, you can negotiate, or ask an attorney to negotiate an employment contract for you.

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Do I have to answer "yes" to being convicted of a crime on an employment app if I received a cert of relief from disability?

Eric's answer | Answered on July 01, 2009

It seems to me that you should answer yes, you were convicted of a crime. That said, Section 753 of the Correction Law creates a presumption of...

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NY Statute of Limitations to sue for Wrongful Termination

Eric's answer | Answered on June 20, 2009

You can contact me to discuss.

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Does the definition of "termination for cause" extend to poor sales performance?

Eric's answer | Answered on June 09, 2009

The employment agreement may define "cause" in the agreement. In order to answer your second question I need to review your contract. You can...

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Should I do something about this?

Eric's answer | Answered on June 02, 2009

Your question raises more questions. Why do you feel that you were singled out? Have there been or will there be financial consequences related...

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What if a employer closes a company while still owing commissions to an employee?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 29, 2009

You may be able to pierce the corporate veil, and sue the owner in his or her individual capacity if: 1) There was a failure to observe the...

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Can I be sued if I violate my Noncompete form that I signed at my former company where I was let go from due to the economy?

Eric's answer | Answered on May 24, 2009

The short answer to your question is yes, you can be sued. If your former employer is inclined to bring a lawsuit, they could argue that the terms...

Eric Andrew Suffin's Answers (72)

Why aren't unions held responsible for there misdeeds?

Is there any recourse that could be taken for an employee whom was terminated on the 51st week of a 52 week probationary period?

Can an employer fire an employee after working for the company for 4 years, and then ask for educational documents?

Can an employee receiving a 1099 set salary get docked when they are told to leave early?

Do I have to answer "yes" to being convicted of a crime on an employment app if I received a cert of relief from disability?

NY Statute of Limitations to sue for Wrongful Termination

Does the definition of "termination for cause" extend to poor sales performance?

Should I do something about this?

What if a employer closes a company while still owing commissions to an employee?

Can I be sued if I violate my Noncompete form that I signed at my former company where I was let go from due to the economy?