Questions answered by John A. Gallagher

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Ive been at the company for almost 6 months and for the past month have not got my per diem money. can i collect uc if i quit?

John's answer | Answered on March 10, 2011

If you quit, I do not believe you will be entitled to unemployment. First since it is understood that sometimes you work more than 50 miles away,...

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Do I have any legal rights when my employer laid me of and now rehires somebody for the same position (in CT) ?

John's answer | Answered on March 09, 2011

There may well be - do you believe that you were laid off because of your age, race, sex, national origin, religous beliefs, disability? If so,...

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Is my employer aloud to deduct my wages for damage to a door?

John's answer | Answered on March 07, 2011

That is probably an unlawful act, unless the act by you was intentional. All wages due and owed to you must be paid to you. See my...

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I was fired because my kid was sick i called out but the manager told unemployment i did not call out this is after i called hr

John's answer | Answered on March 07, 2011

If the illness was isolated in nature (that is, not an outbreak of an existing condition), then you probably would not be entitled to FMLA leave...

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I was receiving NYS unemployment benefits until I reached the max of 93 weeks. My benefits ended about a month ago.

John's answer | Answered on March 02, 2011

Probably, you will need to adress this to a New York lawyer, since this issue will be governed by New York Unemployment laws.

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Is it legal for an employer in PA to have black out periods for using vacation time.

John's answer | Answered on March 02, 2011

Yes; in fact, vacation time is not a required benefit at all!

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I am being terminated as of next week do to department restructuring.

John's answer | Answered on September 01, 2010

I am not sure why it is that you applied for the position? In any event, it would be reasonable to assume that there would be a good chance ypou...

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How far is too far?

John's answer | Answered on September 01, 2010

I have Videos addressing these issues, as well as information on my Blog that you may find helpful Hit the Blog link below and take a look...

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I quit my job and now they are trying to make me pay for expenses. Help!!

John's answer | Answered on September 01, 2010

This is really a difficult question, and I think you need to think about getting an attorney to give you some guidance. In general, I would say...

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I would like to review my personell file

John's answer | Answered on September 01, 2010

In PA, you can review your employment file but cannot have copies of it (odd, I know). So ask them to mail the entire file to the HR Dept. in PA...

John A. Gallagher's Answers (210)

Ive been at the company for almost 6 months and for the past month have not got my per diem money. can i collect uc if i quit?

Do I have any legal rights when my employer laid me of and now rehires somebody for the same position (in CT) ?

Is my employer aloud to deduct my wages for damage to a door?

I was fired because my kid was sick i called out but the manager told unemployment i did not call out this is after i called hr

I was receiving NYS unemployment benefits until I reached the max of 93 weeks. My benefits ended about a month ago.

Is it legal for an employer in PA to have black out periods for using vacation time.

I am being terminated as of next week do to department restructuring.

How far is too far?

I quit my job and now they are trying to make me pay for expenses. Help!!

I would like to review my personell file