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School district I recently retired from refuses to pay me my retro check from 7/1/08 to 1/31/09. Retired on 1/31/09.

Herbert's answer | Answered on April 24, 2009

I would need more information? What is your retro check? Is that time actually worked? Is there an employment contract? Please feel free to...

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Can you take two drug tests within seven days at work without havin the results for the first??

Herbert's answer | Answered on April 24, 2009

Assuming you are not part of a union that has collectively bargained this issue, the employer is within its rights to make you take a drug test. ...

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Do I have a discrimination case?

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 26, 2009

The first part touches upon sexual harassment, assuming it is not wanted on your part. I would probably have to review the other communications...

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I am constantly exposed to online porn at work. Can I sue the company I work for due to sexual harrassment?

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 17, 2009

In order to form the basis for a sexual harassment claim, you must first put the employer on notice as to the activity. This is usually done by...

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Can I get unemployment & SS Disability?

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 12, 2009

In NJ, a pre-requisite for applying for unemployment is the ability to work. If you can answer yes to that, I would say you can legally apply.

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Are there any laws to protect us if we do not have a union or contract? Is an oral contract as binding as a written one? Thanks

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

New Jersey is an at will state. Unless you have a collective bargaining agreement or individual employment contract, you are at the whim of the...

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Is signing a non compete clause legal if making you sign a year into working for them on a promotion.as a armed protection offic

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

I am not a Florida attorney. So take this advice as general in nature. These kind of issues are best reviewed on a case by case basis. ...

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Should I sue my employer for discrimination?

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

I am not a California attorney. However, if you wish to pursue the matter in Federal Court, please note that you have at the very least 180 to...

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Can you get suspended for saying to one of your co-workers they are doing this because am black

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 09, 2009

If you believe this was done due to your color and race, I would make a formal complaint to your human resources department and the EEOC. Just to...

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Can my foreign wifes permanent green card be taken away for divorcing me only days after receiving it?

Herbert's answer | Answered on March 03, 2009

Was this marriage entered into legitimately?

Herbert J Tan's Answers (1934)

School district I recently retired from refuses to pay me my retro check from 7/1/08 to 1/31/09. Retired on 1/31/09.

Can you take two drug tests within seven days at work without havin the results for the first??

Do I have a discrimination case?

I am constantly exposed to online porn at work. Can I sue the company I work for due to sexual harrassment?

Can I get unemployment & SS Disability?

Are there any laws to protect us if we do not have a union or contract? Is an oral contract as binding as a written one? Thanks

Is signing a non compete clause legal if making you sign a year into working for them on a promotion.as a armed protection offic

Should I sue my employer for discrimination?

Can you get suspended for saying to one of your co-workers they are doing this because am black

Can my foreign wifes permanent green card be taken away for divorcing me only days after receiving it?