Questions answered by Elisa W. Ungerman

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My prev. employer eliminated my job and now there callin me back w/ a seasonal job offer? I'm I required to accept?

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

Unemployment benefits are solely a matter of state law and every state is different in their benefits and requirements. You need to check with...

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When asked if I had ever been convicted of a felony in an employment application, should I answer yes or no?

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

You need to be honest. If you are not, and the ER runs a check at any time and the offense comes up - you will not be hired because of dishonesty...

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Can a employer hold your last paycheck after you have quit your job.

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

The answer to this question is a matter solely of State labor law. I can tell you that in California, this would be illegal, but I do not know...

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My dealship closed Chrysler bk, employer staying open, (nothing to sell) still employed, can I quit,and get unemployment

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

Unemployment is solely a matter of State law and every state is different. You may be able to go online to your state unemployment agency and see...

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How do you prove racial discrimination & harassment if the HR & co. lawyer have covered up the issues you complained of?

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

I would seek the advice and counsel of a qualified employment attorney in your state to review the particular facts of your situation. You may...

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I believe that I was racially discriminated against.

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

You may. You certainly have a "prima facie" case of discrimination if you were satisfactorily performing your job at the time of your termination....

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Have we been discriminated against as renters?

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

I am not a North Carolina Attorney, but I believe your homeowner should seek the services of one. This is really a case of breach of the HOA...

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I am a ip paralegal at one of the top int'l law firms, now applying for another job-I am grossly underpaid in my position/exp

Elisa's answer | Answered on June 12, 2009

To my knowledge there is no law preventing your prospective employer from contacting your current employer and asking about salary or preventing...

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Can my employer decide a raise i was given was a mistake and then deduct money from future pay to "fix it"?

Elisa's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

In California the answer would be unequivocally no, taking back the money once paid as wages is not legal based on specific statutes in the...

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What can i do if my employer owes me vacation pay and has not payed it to me?

Elisa's answer | Answered on March 19, 2009

You need to check your state's labor code or administrative regulations to see how this is handled in Florida. In California, a person such as...

Elisa W. Ungerman's Answers (141)

My prev. employer eliminated my job and now there callin me back w/ a seasonal job offer? I'm I required to accept?

When asked if I had ever been convicted of a felony in an employment application, should I answer yes or no?

Can a employer hold your last paycheck after you have quit your job.

My dealship closed Chrysler bk, employer staying open, (nothing to sell) still employed, can I quit,and get unemployment

How do you prove racial discrimination & harassment if the HR & co. lawyer have covered up the issues you complained of?

I believe that I was racially discriminated against.

Have we been discriminated against as renters?

I am a ip paralegal at one of the top int'l law firms, now applying for another job-I am grossly underpaid in my position/exp

Can my employer decide a raise i was given was a mistake and then deduct money from future pay to "fix it"?

What can i do if my employer owes me vacation pay and has not payed it to me?