Questions answered by Todd Lamont Crawford

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I am confused about the statutes concerning tip pooling in restaurants.

Todd's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

The law is still basically the same. The employer can have a workplace that demands servers pool tips but the employer can not administer, manage,...

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I would like to ask for a dismissal of my foreclosure for lack of prosecution in New York

Todd's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

I do defendant's foreclosure. You need an attorney if you don't have one. These cases are complicated.

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I was laid off yesterday . Asked to go p/t. If co. Says only can 15 hrs. Can they deny unemploy beneifits b/c 15 hrs to little

Todd's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

You should immediately file for unemployment. You have not been offered any job yet and you should not waste time contemplating a situation that...

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Can i get unemployment, is it necessary to hire a lawyer to prove my case?

Todd's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

This is an interesting case. The issue is whether you have been constructively fired when your full time schedule was reduced to part time. Based...

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Can they charge you with robbery 1st with a broken gun with no clip?

Todd's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

If it is a fact that the gun was not capable of being discharged, you may have an affirmative defense for 1st degree robbery.

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THE POLICE PULLED ME OVER 3 TIMED THIS MONTH AND CHECKED MY CAR AND PUSHED ME AROUND LIKE AN ANIMAL WHAT DO I DO?

Todd's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

I am familiar with this police practice. It is unfortunate and humiliating. I would be interested in speaking with you to listen to your case. ...

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OK, I was laid-off because my job was eliminated - now I did sign their agreement (my daughter thought I should of spoke with

Todd's answer | Answered on February 28, 2013

I am assuming you are not in a union. And, I am assuming you signed a general release and accepted money for signing the agreement. In this...

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Is my employer violating my medical privacy rights?

Todd's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

You can simply fill out a medical information authorization form to release your doctor from HIPPA regulations. Simply add your employer as one of...

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Am i gonna get denied for unemployment benefit ?

Todd's answer | Answered on January 30, 2013

The only issue in your case is whether your tardiness will be considered misconduct. The Labor Department ALJ will not consider the additional...

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I was due a contracted raise 18 months ago how do I obtain all of it? company will only pay 3 months back

Todd's answer | Answered on January 29, 2013

If you are in a union, you must file a grievance with your shop steward. Check the contract provisions; your "contracted raise" may have...

Todd Lamont Crawford's Answers (45)

I am confused about the statutes concerning tip pooling in restaurants.

I would like to ask for a dismissal of my foreclosure for lack of prosecution in New York

I was laid off yesterday . Asked to go p/t. If co. Says only can 15 hrs. Can they deny unemploy beneifits b/c 15 hrs to little

Can i get unemployment, is it necessary to hire a lawyer to prove my case?

Can they charge you with robbery 1st with a broken gun with no clip?

THE POLICE PULLED ME OVER 3 TIMED THIS MONTH AND CHECKED MY CAR AND PUSHED ME AROUND LIKE AN ANIMAL WHAT DO I DO?

OK, I was laid-off because my job was eliminated - now I did sign their agreement (my daughter thought I should of spoke with

Is my employer violating my medical privacy rights?

Am i gonna get denied for unemployment benefit ?

I was due a contracted raise 18 months ago how do I obtain all of it? company will only pay 3 months back