Questions answered by Michael F. Brown

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Can I sue my employer for wrongfully accusing me or other emplyees of stealing? What about Class Action Lawsuit?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

It's understandable you're frustrated. But you're on the hotseat, or playing defense, so to speak. Playing offense from the hotseat is usually a...

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Should fast food employees be made to pay for food accidently dropped, food not prepared correctly due to lack of training and

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

There are two big issues (1) are any laws violated and (2) if so, are legal claims WORTH pursuing, i.e. do the potential benefits outweigh the...

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Tax Preparer signed contract stating: 2 year do not compete, hourly wage and non-discretionary bonus based on number of returns

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

I represent workers with wage claims in different States, and can tell you this is something you'd want to have evaluated by an employee-rights...

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H1 NOT PAID WAGES

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

I represent H-1B workers with unpaid wages, and the DOL process usually takes many months, sometimes several years, unfortunately. You can see my...

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Break 3 years employments agreement - H1b Sponsor?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

You should consider consulting with a competent attorney -- ideally an attorney or law firm who meets all of these criteria: (1) who is licensed in...

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Urgent query about employee contract agreement. I came to US on H4 and got my H1B in Jan 2012 through a consultancy.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 11, 2012

You should consider speaking with a competent attorney -- ideally an attorney or law firm who meets all of these criteria: (1) who is licensed in...

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I am a shareholder and I have knowledge of fraud, what can I do legally about this?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

From your post, it appears you have inside knowledge (as an employee?) aside from what you may have learned as a shareholder. I would recommend...

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Employer asked me to commit medicare fraud

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2012

Consider speaking with an employee rights attorney in your state; you can search for one at www.nela.org. Also, see if you can speak to an...

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Where to report the H-1B visa scams done by a company?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 05, 2012

It's actually a complex issue whether and who to report to, if anyone. There are several potential options of places to "report" to, or in some...

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Can I file for H1B transfer to another company if my current employer is not able to get a project for me?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 31, 2012

You should strongly consider speaking with an immigration attorney. I'd recommend attorney Vonda Vandaveer, who co-authors the blog...

Michael F. Brown's Answers (554)

Can I sue my employer for wrongfully accusing me or other emplyees of stealing? What about Class Action Lawsuit?

Should fast food employees be made to pay for food accidently dropped, food not prepared correctly due to lack of training and

Tax Preparer signed contract stating: 2 year do not compete, hourly wage and non-discretionary bonus based on number of returns

H1 NOT PAID WAGES

Break 3 years employments agreement - H1b Sponsor?

Urgent query about employee contract agreement. I came to US on H4 and got my H1B in Jan 2012 through a consultancy.

I am a shareholder and I have knowledge of fraud, what can I do legally about this?

Employer asked me to commit medicare fraud

Where to report the H-1B visa scams done by a company?

Can I file for H1B transfer to another company if my current employer is not able to get a project for me?