Questions answered by David John Spellman

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Can the NYS Department of Labor talk to place my of work about implementing direct deposit of wages?

David's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

You have posted before and I'm sorry to say again that there is no legal mandate to require direct deposit.

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I work for New York State and they're trying to fire me I've been put on unpaid suspension

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

You need to get the Union or your own lawyer to assess your situation. Good. Luck

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I was terminated at my job because of a temporary injury (less than 6 months) that I suffered off the job? Is this legal?

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

You asked if this is legal...and there is a very good chance that it is. Please consult with an employment lawyer in your area to see your...

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Union attorney not getting me an arbitration date for charge from 1 year ago. Need advice?

David's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

Absent an atypical cba and union by-laws, they have 100% control on proceeding in arbitration or not, Wish I had some good news. Please consult...

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Do I need an employment lawyer?

David's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Hope you have very detailed records. I would suggest going to the NY Dept of Labor to file a complaint. Good luck to you.

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Do I need to provide my child's father with all my child's medications?

David's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Depends on what the Court order says. Also can depend on the insurance policy. Which parent provides the insurance policy covering the...

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Kids child support

David's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

In a word, "yes." If the Court orders you to pay x-dollars, then you have that obligation unless and until it is modified by the Court.

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How do I create a Non-Disclosure for a Management Company and for the business the Management Company manages?

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Please consult a lawyer experienced in this area...perhaps the lawyer who helped create the LLC or PLLC for you. There are many superb lawyers in...

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My employer falsely incriminated me because of his own mistake, and is now using that as an excuse to fire me. Can I sue?

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Impossible to answer here...other than to say "maybe." Please consult with an employment lawyer and bring your contract and all documentation (and...

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I was hired for one job but without my approval after 6 months they moved me to another dept. without any extra compensation

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

That's why the cliche is there....all other duties as assigned. Without a contract (union or individual) all you can do is get another job or...

David John Spellman's Answers (680)

Can the NYS Department of Labor talk to place my of work about implementing direct deposit of wages?

I work for New York State and they're trying to fire me I've been put on unpaid suspension

I was terminated at my job because of a temporary injury (less than 6 months) that I suffered off the job? Is this legal?

Union attorney not getting me an arbitration date for charge from 1 year ago. Need advice?

Do I need an employment lawyer?

Do I need to provide my child's father with all my child's medications?

Kids child support

How do I create a Non-Disclosure for a Management Company and for the business the Management Company manages?

My employer falsely incriminated me because of his own mistake, and is now using that as an excuse to fire me. Can I sue?

I was hired for one job but without my approval after 6 months they moved me to another dept. without any extra compensation