Questions answered by Lawrence Michael Ordway

Archived

Is submitting a letter of resignation equal to voluntary termination of employment?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on October 01, 2015

I really think that you should have an employment lawyer review the contract before you take any action. The attorney needs to review the contract...

Archived

How do I get my old employer to relinquish my tools?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

I recommend going to the police first. You could also try something called a Replevin action to attempt to recover your personal property but that...

Archived

Can my employer ask me to transfer hours to the following work week?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

There are several problems with what your employer asked. Putting hours to next week violates the NY wage and hour law. Also, the Motor Carrier...

Archived

I have been in litigation for a civil matter. Now they are filing bankrupt. What can I do ?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 28, 2015

There may be a few options to file a claim in the bankruptcy or maybe get relief from the bankruptcy stay. But you really should contact a...

Archived

I had an insurance claim denied by my insurance company. Can I mediate the decision or hire an attorney to appeal?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 27, 2015

You should be able to find an attorney to review your policy and determine if you have a claim against your insurer. Make sure you hire someone who...

Archived

Am I entitled to pay my IT recruited a termination penalty?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 27, 2015

You should consult with an attorney. The reason is that contract must be read as a whole in order to understand its provisions and to determine...

Archived

Larceny Penal Law I worked as a sales person for a company, which had me deliver the goods of each sale I made. one day as I

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

I would start by going to the DOL and if that doesn't work go to a labor lawyer. Good luck.

Archived

Any recourse on company closing doors and giving me 3 weeks notification?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

You haven't provided enough information to determine whether they violated the WARN act. Are you also saying that the employer retaliated against...

Archived

Hired under false pretenses

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

Since you thought there was a union, I take it that you have no employment contract? I think you need to have this case evaluated to see if you...

Archived

How do I find out if it was a legal termnation?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

NY is an "at will" state which means that you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason. Unless you were terminated due to being in a...

Lawrence Michael Ordway's Answers (54)

Is submitting a letter of resignation equal to voluntary termination of employment?

How do I get my old employer to relinquish my tools?

Can my employer ask me to transfer hours to the following work week?

I have been in litigation for a civil matter. Now they are filing bankrupt. What can I do ?

I had an insurance claim denied by my insurance company. Can I mediate the decision or hire an attorney to appeal?

Am I entitled to pay my IT recruited a termination penalty?

Larceny Penal Law I worked as a sales person for a company, which had me deliver the goods of each sale I made. one day as I

Any recourse on company closing doors and giving me 3 weeks notification?

Hired under false pretenses

How do I find out if it was a legal termnation?