Sheldon Philip Starke's Answers (9270)

Archived

What can I do.

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

If you were fired based upon a health demand it is worthy of review by a local employment lawyer. You have to live this life with safety and health...

Archived

What are my options and how much would such a civil suit entail.

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Your options here are simple. Get a local employment lawyer. You cannot make a claim for "willful negligence" because that is not the system. The...

Archived

When the draw against future commissions may be considered as 'earnings' in this case?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You need to see a local lawyer. Your Q cannot be answered in the way I perceive it w/o an in person consultation. Any monies you receive are income...

Archived

Is this a wrongful hire case and if it is how do I pursue filing a lawsuit?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

There is a huge practical Q here. . .if this is a job that you can relatively easily find . . .in other words, if it is a common job then no lawyer...

Archived

Can Vacation Time be Taken Away?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

This is currently a hotly litigated topic in all states. The Q is whether you actually earned the vacation time. In legal words did that time vest...

Archived

Can I sue for defamation, because this claim of misconduct is completely false?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You put the cart way before the horse. Even if these people lied. . .exactly what were your damages? Taking on a defamation suit is over-the-top....

Archived

Is this legal & what can I do about it if not?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

Look, you need to call an IN atty! On the face of this (only from what I can understand) it appears to be legal. . .but I would have too many Qs...

Archived

Can my employer charge me for all or part of the reported stolen money if he just takes it out of my bonus pay?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

If bonus pay is what you earned, he cannot debit your money. If the bonus is something that the employer gives as discretionary . . .that is...

Archived

Is this legal to not allow a lunch break for a 10.5 hour shift and am i responsible if someone steals while I am in the restroom

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 21, 2016

You need to be paid for all the time that you work and that includes going to the bathroom in this situation. You get 1/1/2times for over-time....

Archived

What should I do?

Sheldon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

There is little that can help you except the privacy act . . .if you are a federal employee. . .and frankly when working for any employer you are...

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

The Avvo Rating explained