I'm the only black working where I do, so I asked the manager to hire another black person they said that im lucky to have my

The fact that the manager stated that is not enough to bring a claim unless some act was taken against you such as a termination, demotion,...

I know of no federal law that mandates breaks or that breaks be paid. It is only required that you be compensated for the time you have worked and...

I fired a consultant after 7 days. she filed for EDD stating that she was fired without a write up. should I be concerned?

In New Jersey, there are a number of minimum weeks of work she must meet before even being eligible for unemployment.

My employer may have illegally fired me because they claim that I forged customers name on an home improvement contract.

An employer can fire you by mistake. You have to show an intentional act on their part. To start with, assuming the reason given was garbage, why...

I worked for an employer from oct31 til Dec 1 and quit because i never got a paroll check after several promises to be paid

Yes, you have to be paid for the hours you worked. You should contact a NELA attorney that specializes in labor and employment. Herbert Tan,...

Salaried employee placed on furlough is that legal?

What is the nature of your work? Herbert Tan, Esq. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tanlaws.com The National Newark Building 744...

Does my employer have to pay me my bonus even if I was laid off?

Have an attorney attempt to negotiate a severance package on your behalf. Herbert Tan, Esq. E-mail: [email protected] Website:...

If I release my former employer of all obligations to me, does that mean I then have to pay social security and income tax?

You are not required to sign the releases in order to get your paycheck. Also, any release you are signing, will most likely waive any possible...

Can i file a law suit against this pharmacy for discrimination?

Unfortunately, I do not understand the question. Herbert Tan, Esq. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tanlaws.com The National Newark...

I'm selling a condo unit to my son who will be paying me a lump some in cash. Do i still need to go through a title company?

As the seller, you are not required to provide suc. However, the buyer cannot be guaranteed what he is purchasing is free and clear. Herbert...