Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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Bad cop told my employer that I put a complaint against him, I did NOT, he got the wrong guy

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

From what you shared it appears that you did not lose your job; nothing to be done because you have suffered no financial loss. If you did lose...

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Will I get in trouble?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

Not an employment related question, but one involving immigration. I redirected this for you. Best of luck.

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Can i do somthing about my old not paying me

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

If you have wages that are due to you reach out to a lawyer to contact the employer. Unpaid wage claims come with the ability to recover fees and...

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What do I do when not told I was eligible for unemployment & find out 4 years later that I was?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

You are not able to apply for benefits that you may have been eligible for that long ago. Also, you are not eligible for unemployment benefits in...

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Can my company withhold my short term disability checks?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

This check is yours and your employer does not have the right to hold it or delay getting it to you. You may want to contact the benefit provider...

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Can someone be hired as an employee without putting their information into the system (i.e. Social)?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 22, 2016

A delay in obtaining your social security number is not an issue. The only reason the employer may need it is for contributions to unemployment...

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I am on long term disability due to my health for one year. My work is really bothering me a lot. I don't want to quit.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

Assuming both you and the employer are covered under the FMLA the employer can terminate your employment after 12 weeks of leave. After that...

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Can a employer have me sign a non compete agreement if I don't have sensitive information?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

Perfectly legal for the employer to condition your employment on the signing of the agreement. This is not to say that the agreement is legally...

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Is it a right for potential employer to get copy of over a decade old arrest report that did NOT lead to a conviction?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

I disagree that an employer can do this without running the risk of violating your rights. The EEOC has taken a strong position in recent years...

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Injured on first day of work not paid for that day and not hired what can I do?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 19, 2016

You are entitled to the pay you earned. Reach out to an attorney to have them contact the employer to get your money. As for your injury, reach...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4942)

Bad cop told my employer that I put a complaint against him, I did NOT, he got the wrong guy

Will I get in trouble?

Can i do somthing about my old not paying me

What do I do when not told I was eligible for unemployment & find out 4 years later that I was?

Can my company withhold my short term disability checks?

Can someone be hired as an employee without putting their information into the system (i.e. Social)?

I am on long term disability due to my health for one year. My work is really bothering me a lot. I don't want to quit.

Can a employer have me sign a non compete agreement if I don't have sensitive information?

Is it a right for potential employer to get copy of over a decade old arrest report that did NOT lead to a conviction?

Injured on first day of work not paid for that day and not hired what can I do?