Questions answered by Joseph E Maloney

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Is signing a arbitration agreement with your employer a good idea?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

An arbitration agreement is, these days, a common thing for employers to require. Generally, you don't have a choice about it if you want the...

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Can I sue my boss for going to other employees, telling them that I am a trouble maker and forcing them not to talk to me?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

I agree with the answers you have received already, but I'd like to make some other points. First, "mouse around" at the EEOC.gov website,...

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Is it illegal for an employer to force you to violate osha regulations?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

Try "mousing around" at the US Department of Labor website; I've provided a link below. In California, workers who work outdoors must be provided...

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What are the employment laws in Nevada about breaks and rest breaks?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should consult with a local employment lawyer. Try using AVVO's Find Lawyer function to locate a "wage and hour" lawyer in Las Vegas - you...

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I need an Employment Attorney to handle the settling of a case before a Magistrate Judge in Federal Court. Contingency only.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

In addition to the bar association and AVVO find lawyer resources, you could also look for an employment lawyer through the web site for the...

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What is a "selected employee" and is this person consider by the IRS a an IC?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 10, 2014

You should search AVVO for a wage and hour attorney in your area. You can also try the California Employment Lawyers Association. I've added a...

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As a paid intern I was asked to leave many hours worked off of my timecard.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

As everyone else has pointed out, you are entitled to pay for the time you worked. My guess is that, now that you are working full time, you are...

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Employer's BREAK policy

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

I'm not familiar with federal law, but any employer who docks your pay for a break you don't take is cheating you, and you should consult with a...

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Is it true that not paying a labor board award to an employee is a misdemeanor in California?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

Yes, your employer's failure to pay wages due is a criminal offense. You can report this, like any crime, to the police. They may take action, or...

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I put in a two week notice on Friday night (after work hours) via email saying I don't want to work with drug addicts

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 05, 2014

You've put yourself in a bad posture by quitting because a co-worker had a disability, sought treatment, and wanted to return to work. If that's...

Joseph E Maloney's Answers (497)

Is signing a arbitration agreement with your employer a good idea?

Can I sue my boss for going to other employees, telling them that I am a trouble maker and forcing them not to talk to me?

Is it illegal for an employer to force you to violate osha regulations?

What are the employment laws in Nevada about breaks and rest breaks?

I need an Employment Attorney to handle the settling of a case before a Magistrate Judge in Federal Court. Contingency only.

What is a "selected employee" and is this person consider by the IRS a an IC?

As a paid intern I was asked to leave many hours worked off of my timecard.

Employer's BREAK policy

Is it true that not paying a labor board award to an employee is a misdemeanor in California?

I put in a two week notice on Friday night (after work hours) via email saying I don't want to work with drug addicts