Questions answered by Donald R. Holben

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I own a small business. A year ago a woman who worked for me reported that another employee sexually harassed and touched her.

Donald's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You indicate you have an attorney to represent you for this matter. Contact him/her and discuss this with that attorney and allow him to guide you...

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What should I do in order to receive my last paycheck?

Donald's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

While you can certainly contact a qualified AVVO attorney to assist you, (most do not charge for first half hour consultation), you can contact the...

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Should I (Dentist) consider being independent contractor or employee?

Donald's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You should probably contact a tax/accounting professional to fully answer your question/inquiry. However, you need to contact an employment...

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How will a 1099 affect my w2 taxes that i recieve during tax season

Donald's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

While my firm does not provide any tax counsel in our practice, my firm certainly does practice employment and wage and hour law. It appears your...

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How can I make them keep me on salary and remote in from home?

Donald's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You need to contact a qualified AVVO employment discrimination attorney right away to discuss. It appears they are not providing reasonable...

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Can I sue?

Donald's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

There is no requirement for you to advise your potential employer of your pregnancy. You need to contact a qualified, AVVO attorney to discuss...

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My question is can they fire me through the mail or even suspend me on the telephone without me coming into the office signing

Donald's answer | Answered on January 19, 2016

I believe a responsible attorney would want additional information before a proper response can be provided to you. As you may or may not know, an...

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Should i sue former employer due to termination of employment because of Union activity, which led to hardship?

Donald's answer | Answered on April 27, 2015

Unfortunately, you have not provided enough information to discuss this matter. Was there a contract of some kind for employment for a specific...

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Do I need an employment attorney?

Donald's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

Appears there is much to discuss with an attorney. Most will provide a free initial consultation under such circumstances. Many disturbing facts...

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I cannot leave the building on my lunch and occasionally have to perform duties, should the comp. have to pay me for that lunch?

Donald's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

You are indeed entitled to lunch breaks without work involvement and I cannot understand their intentions not to let you leave the building, if,...

Donald R. Holben's Answers (741)

I own a small business. A year ago a woman who worked for me reported that another employee sexually harassed and touched her.

What should I do in order to receive my last paycheck?

Should I (Dentist) consider being independent contractor or employee?

How will a 1099 affect my w2 taxes that i recieve during tax season

How can I make them keep me on salary and remote in from home?

Can I sue?

My question is can they fire me through the mail or even suspend me on the telephone without me coming into the office signing

Should i sue former employer due to termination of employment because of Union activity, which led to hardship?

Do I need an employment attorney?

I cannot leave the building on my lunch and occasionally have to perform duties, should the comp. have to pay me for that lunch?