Questions answered by Howard Benjamin Hoffman

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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...

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Am I entitled to back pay/overtime from my job?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 05, 2015

Sounds like you might be misclassfied as exempt. Contact an employment lawyer who has considerable experience in this area. However, you should...

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Will I recieve overtime pay?

Howard's answer | Answered on January 29, 2015

If you are exempt from overtime laws (Federal and State), then he may simply be planning to pay you straight time wages. HOWEVER, you should...

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I'm employed in MD. Do you get the same salary base of $455 a week as the minimum you can earn if you get unit bonus's for sales

Howard's answer | Answered on January 24, 2015

There is an "industry" exemption from overtime for auto sales. However, you still need to be paid the minimum wage for each week of work. (There...

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Overtime employment

Howard's answer | Answered on December 29, 2014

Under Federal law, you are entitled to recover the amount of your unpaid overtime, and generally a liquidated damage which equals your unpaid...

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Does having "last paycheck" written in the memo of a check limit my rights for suing an employer for more pay if I cash it?

Howard's answer | Answered on December 22, 2014

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Do I have a case against my former employer?

Howard's answer | Answered on December 19, 2014

Generally speaking, commissioned employees are entitled to overtime and there are special regulations that address how to calculate that overtime. ...

Howard Benjamin Hoffman's Answers (544)

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?

Am I entitled to back pay/overtime from my job?

Will I recieve overtime pay?

I'm employed in MD. Do you get the same salary base of $455 a week as the minimum you can earn if you get unit bonus's for sales

Overtime employment

Does having "last paycheck" written in the memo of a check limit my rights for suing an employer for more pay if I cash it?

Do I have a case against my former employer?