Questions answered by Howard Benjamin Hoffman

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I feel like I have been picked on by a previous employer, harassed, to the point of being bullied and cornered by their actions.

Howard's answer | Answered on April 16, 2015

Going through your bag and/or phone may be a violation of your privacy rights. But more importantly, it appears that you may have a violation...

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I'm owed commission from a large sale that I was not paid by a company that let me go rather than pay me.

Howard's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

Under Maryland case law, if a salesperson has completed all of the work necessary for that sale, then they have a right to be paid their...

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I was forced to leave my place of employment or be fired.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Maryland law provides that upon a positive drug test result, an employer must provide the employee with: (i) A copy of the laboratory test...

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My boss will not let me work because i am pregnant. Should i call dllr or an attorney?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

You should absolutely speak with an experienced employment lawyer. Even if the employer has less than 15 employees, you may be able to seek relief...

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My former employer has refused to pay me the balance of annual leave I have accumulated

Howard's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

You need to find an experienced lawyer willing to take wage/hour cases. If it is a very small matter, you can potentially file a small claims...

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Can employers do this and if i give my story to a magazine or newspaper can my employer sue me?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

He can make you do that - yes - he can condition your job on such a petty thing. Note that you may have claims against this restaurant; many...

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Flsa lawsuit

Howard's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

First, you do not need to have exact records. You can move forward in this case with REASONABLE ESTIMATES and recollections. Second, when you...

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Pay my ex employers insurance deductible?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

As an employment lawyer, I do not agree with either of the prior answers. There is a well-known case of a driver who was not paid his wages, even...

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Can a restaurant keep your tips. Then wait ten days, take taxes out and issue a paycheck? Thus earning interest ( money) off me.

Howard's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

A restaurant can keep your credit card tips and pay them out in a paycheck, subject to deductions. It is not impermissible, and as a practical...

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Is there any government regulations that state that non-exempt employees can't work alone?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 07, 2015

You should consult with an experienced lawyer and get a full evaluation of your case.

Howard Benjamin Hoffman's Answers (544)

I feel like I have been picked on by a previous employer, harassed, to the point of being bullied and cornered by their actions.

I'm owed commission from a large sale that I was not paid by a company that let me go rather than pay me.

I was forced to leave my place of employment or be fired.

My boss will not let me work because i am pregnant. Should i call dllr or an attorney?

My former employer has refused to pay me the balance of annual leave I have accumulated

Can employers do this and if i give my story to a magazine or newspaper can my employer sue me?

Flsa lawsuit

Pay my ex employers insurance deductible?

Can a restaurant keep your tips. Then wait ten days, take taxes out and issue a paycheck? Thus earning interest ( money) off me.

Is there any government regulations that state that non-exempt employees can't work alone?