Questions answered by William Ira Corman

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Is there a clear guideline as to what predominent language we should use when working in a multi-langual environment?

William's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

It is absolutely unlawful discrimination for an employer to impose English-only rules in the workplace unless it can show that the rule is...

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This is added to my previous question. I work in a call center, and we just moved to a new location. Yes we have an "at will"

William's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

I have previously advised you that if your doctor provides a letter stating that it is medically necessary for you to have the water at your desk,...

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Denied COBRA and False Termination Records

William's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

It is not legal for the company to provide false information in terms of an employee's separation from employment in order to deprive her of...

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Unemployment lost my overpayment check, am I responsible?

William's answer | Answered on December 17, 2010

As long as you can provide proof that you made the payment, you should not be responsible to pay. Make sure to keep the receipt in a safe and...

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Should I negociate the severance offered to me or just accept it? Can i lose the offer completely?

William's answer | Answered on December 16, 2010

You are always free to negotiate for better terms than originally offered. It is very unlikely that the employer would withdraw the offer if you...

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Employment law- can I take my employer to court and how much time do I have

William's answer | Answered on December 16, 2010

From the facts described here, it is unlikely you could prevail in an action against your employer. You worked at this company for only a sort...

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If I had a bench warrrant out on me, wouldn't it show up on a FBI background check for employment screening with a State Govt?

William's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

I am not certain that an FBI background check would show an outstanding traffic ticket from 18 years ago. Chances are however that after all this...

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I was fired from my job when a previous employee came back to work.I was never notified that this was going to happen.

William's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

Either as an employee or independent contractor you could be dismissed. However, from your description of your working conditions, it appears that...

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Can I have a water bottle at my desk if I work in a call center and talk the whole 8 hours

William's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

See my answer to your previous question.

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I had asked a former question?can a employer tell you that you cant have a water bottle at your desk, even if your job is talkin

William's answer | Answered on December 15, 2010

If you can demonstrate a specific health-based reason for needing to have water immediately accessible such as bringing in a letter from your...

William Ira Corman's Answers (354)

Is there a clear guideline as to what predominent language we should use when working in a multi-langual environment?

This is added to my previous question. I work in a call center, and we just moved to a new location. Yes we have an "at will"

Denied COBRA and False Termination Records

Unemployment lost my overpayment check, am I responsible?

Should I negociate the severance offered to me or just accept it? Can i lose the offer completely?

Employment law- can I take my employer to court and how much time do I have

If I had a bench warrrant out on me, wouldn't it show up on a FBI background check for employment screening with a State Govt?

I was fired from my job when a previous employee came back to work.I was never notified that this was going to happen.

Can I have a water bottle at my desk if I work in a call center and talk the whole 8 hours

I had asked a former question?can a employer tell you that you cant have a water bottle at your desk, even if your job is talkin