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how does whistle blowing work in an s-corp without liability. Am I liable for anything . how can I remove myself

David's answer | Answered on January 09, 2016

My instinct is that you need a divorce lawyer who understands taxes. You need "innocent spouse" protection from the IRS. Get a divorce lawyer...

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How can I get Approved Report from Previous Job

David's answer | Answered on January 04, 2016

Unless you are a government employee and this can be obtained by FOIA/FOIL, most likely you cannot get this absent litigation (subpoena, discovery...

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Does New York City Human Rights Law still apply to me ?

David's answer | Answered on January 02, 2016

You say worked, past tense. The limitations period for NYC is 365 days. The jurisdiction is over acts that tok place in NYC. That you live in NJ...

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Based on this scenario, do I qualify for Unemployment Pay? On what grounds can they reject it?

David's answer | Answered on January 02, 2016

I have not done UI in some years, so perhaps someone else can correct if this has changed. But NY for at least 40 years has held that a VQ with...

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Should you request a reasonable accommodation without a lawyer? & Which doctor should provide such medical documentation?

David's answer | Answered on January 01, 2016

I would imagine 99% of RA requests are done without a lawyer. Which Doc did you see most recently? Is there one you will see ongoing now and...

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Can my employer reduce my salary by 20%?I will receive the 20% quarterly if I comply with a Good Citizen Clause. Can he do this?

David's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Seems so. As long as you receive minimum wage, there is no law preventing this of which I am aware (unless there is some oddity in the NYC...

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Is this considered intimidation or threat from a school employee?

David's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Very doubtful. In investigations they can get info voluntarily or possibly through other means. An official who tells you what your options are...

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What can be done?

David's answer | Answered on December 25, 2015

Seems quite doubtful that you have any legal remedies. You were an at-will employee and could be fired for no reason and with no notice. Be sure...

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What are my options? Next week is Christmas and almost everyone will be out of the office for the next week or so.

David's answer | Answered on December 20, 2015

Look at the websites of the US Department of Labor Wages and Hours Division as well as the NY State Department of Labor to see if you are...

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Can my job fire me for a issue that I was not involved in? And now calling my old job after working with them for three months?

David's answer | Answered on December 19, 2015

The real question you are asking is "can I be fired even though I did not do anything wrong?" The answer is yes, has happened to countless people...

David John Spellman's Answers (680)

how does whistle blowing work in an s-corp without liability. Am I liable for anything . how can I remove myself

How can I get Approved Report from Previous Job

Does New York City Human Rights Law still apply to me ?

Based on this scenario, do I qualify for Unemployment Pay? On what grounds can they reject it?

Should you request a reasonable accommodation without a lawyer? & Which doctor should provide such medical documentation?

Can my employer reduce my salary by 20%?I will receive the 20% quarterly if I comply with a Good Citizen Clause. Can he do this?

Is this considered intimidation or threat from a school employee?

What can be done?

What are my options? Next week is Christmas and almost everyone will be out of the office for the next week or so.

Can my job fire me for a issue that I was not involved in? And now calling my old job after working with them for three months?