Questions answered by Howard Benjamin Hoffman

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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.

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Do i need a discrimination attorney?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 18, 2015

You should talk with an employment attorney. Not complying with an employer's sexual stereotypes may be an actionable form of sex discrimination. ...

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Is FMLA only triggered when an employee submits medical certification, or should employer notify employee of process first?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

An employer must generally, upon receiving information from an employee that may involve FMLA related rights (notice of a pregnancy, notice of...

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I lost my job. on my last paycheck they deducted almost $400 for required classes and a urinalysis. is this legal?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 11, 2015

- You must agree to repay the company for the urinalysis - otherwise they cannot deduct it. (And even if you agreed to it, the deduction cannot...

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Should I pay the settlement fee or take the case to court?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 09, 2015

You really need to consult with a lawyer who is experienced in these sorts of cases and in determining what is a fair and reasonable settlement, if...

Howard Benjamin Hoffman's Answers (540)

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?

Do i need a discrimination attorney?

Is FMLA only triggered when an employee submits medical certification, or should employer notify employee of process first?

I lost my job. on my last paycheck they deducted almost $400 for required classes and a urinalysis. is this legal?

Should I pay the settlement fee or take the case to court?