Questions answered by Amy S Cramer

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I have an employment agreement that states a start date. That date has passed due to the company's fault. Can I ask for payment

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

This happens all the time. I would not ask for wages as of the start date if you wanted to keep the job. You want to have a "team player" type of...

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I was very sick at work but my employer would not let me leave.

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

Yikes! That sounds horrible! I think it's time to have a consultation with an attorney. If you think you're on your way out with your employer,...

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Can a employer fire employer bc a doctor requested them not to work

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

Greetings, Biddleford! (My family is from Maine and I always try to answer Mainiacs' questions). I'm so sorry you were terminated. I would call...

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Do I have grounds for legal action against my employer and/or my union?

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

I'm so sorry you've had to endure this! Contact an employment attorney in your area ASAP. I've seen this happen with my own clients. They think the...

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Can my employer stop me from retiring and hold up my 401k if there is no QDRO on file .

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

If there was no QDRO, then they just have to rely on the beneficiary status. Is your wife a beneficiary to your 401(k)? I'm guessing, no. Tell them...

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Can I sue

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

I agree with Kristi. If you are on thin ice and want to keep your job, I wouldn't escalate to retaining counsel just yet. It sounds like they are...

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I currently have a work restriction allowing me to only work on a part time basis. My employer has disregarded the restriction.

Amy's answer | Answered on September 24, 2014

I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I agree. There is a lot of missing information here. It does sound like a fishy situation though. I would...

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Do I have grounds for a wrongful termination suit?

Amy's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. I definitely agree with Ms. Moore. You have to seek the advice of an attorney ASAP. There's so much more than just your...

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Was I wrongfully terminated from my job?

Amy's answer | Answered on September 23, 2014

Honestly, whatever happened or didn't happen. You're not going to get your job back because the temp agency has NO LOYALTY to their employees. They...

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When I joined company 5 years ago, I negotiated an agreement for getting 4 weeks of vacation in exchange for taking no benefits.

Amy's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

If you want to keep your job, I probably wouldn't bring a lawyer into the mix. Just practically speaking, of course. I would ask HR why you have to...

Amy S Cramer's Answers (244)

I have an employment agreement that states a start date. That date has passed due to the company's fault. Can I ask for payment

I was very sick at work but my employer would not let me leave.

Can a employer fire employer bc a doctor requested them not to work

Do I have grounds for legal action against my employer and/or my union?

Can my employer stop me from retiring and hold up my 401k if there is no QDRO on file .

Can I sue

I currently have a work restriction allowing me to only work on a part time basis. My employer has disregarded the restriction.

Do I have grounds for a wrongful termination suit?

Was I wrongfully terminated from my job?

When I joined company 5 years ago, I negotiated an agreement for getting 4 weeks of vacation in exchange for taking no benefits.