Questions answered by Arthur Thomas Schofield

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Under FMLA a new position must be equivalent to the former for a returning employee but what about the prestige of the position?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

This is a fact intensive inquiry. Sounds like it is worth you time to speak with a lawyer of your choosing to get into greater detail. Best of luck.

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Must I appear for a deposition, and if so, can I refuse to answer questions to protect myself from a vindictive former employer?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

Yes, you need to ultimately appear, but you can often times work to reschedule the deposition or perhaps change the location. Not clear if you...

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Can she give my position to another employee while I'm still employed.

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

The employer is able to do this. There is no obligation that the employer notify you of its decision. Best of luck.

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My question is what measures do I take due to not being paid what I owed for not only working my last two weeks?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

You are entitled to your wages. Perhaps you wait a week or so, but not much longer, and then contact counsel of your choosing to reach out to...

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Can my employer cut my hours upon my return from maternity leave?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

It appears that you have a legal claim worth looking into. The FMLA requires that an employee be returned to the same or similar position. The...

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Do I have a case here? I want to know what I can do about this.

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

Yes, you want to explore this further with a lawyer of your choosing. Disability issues are complicated and fact intensive. There are right and...

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Is this a hostile work environment

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

No, does not sound like one as that term is defined legally, but speak to a lawyer of your choosing to see what you can do about this. There are...

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What rights do I have? What can & can't be done?

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

The FMLA is a complicated law. Your post raises questions that beg questions. Consult with a lawyer of your choosing on this before you go...

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Restaurant owner paid my last pay checks off a frozen account when i quit (took 3 weeks to get checks). He is now unresponsive.

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

This may be an "oh crap" matter. No matter who owes who money if there no ability to pay there is a problem. The best of judgments, if not able...

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Can I charge for providing liability I have tried to charge but uber won't pay up or charge back the rider the one who frauds

Arthur's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

This is a complicated question in a very new form of business that seems to be possibly developing law as it goes along. My understanding is that...

Arthur Thomas Schofield's Answers (4953)

Under FMLA a new position must be equivalent to the former for a returning employee but what about the prestige of the position?

Must I appear for a deposition, and if so, can I refuse to answer questions to protect myself from a vindictive former employer?

Can she give my position to another employee while I'm still employed.

My question is what measures do I take due to not being paid what I owed for not only working my last two weeks?

Can my employer cut my hours upon my return from maternity leave?

Do I have a case here? I want to know what I can do about this.

Is this a hostile work environment

What rights do I have? What can & can't be done?

Restaurant owner paid my last pay checks off a frozen account when i quit (took 3 weeks to get checks). He is now unresponsive.

Can I charge for providing liability I have tried to charge but uber won't pay up or charge back the rider the one who frauds