Questions answered by Nora Linda Rousso

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Should I consult a lawyer / file a claim against my former employer to get paid for my last day as well as waiting time penalty?

Nora's answer | Answered on June 06, 2016

I recently represented someone with a similar problem. The added wrinkle was that the employer sent the final check via Fed Ex without her...

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Do I have a good case here? If So what's my next step?

Nora's answer | Answered on June 06, 2016

I am sorry for your troubles. When you ask if you have a case, do you mean for the harassment that you are suffering? Harassment, while...

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How can I get my pay for the last one and half months, annual bonus, vacation and holidays

Nora's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I think that you should consult a qualified employment attorney in New Jersey as to whether you need an attorney or whether you would be better off...

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Is my Director handling time-off requests by requiring co-workers to email they're approval/disapproval legal in California?

Nora's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I am not quite sure what your question is, but I am going to assume that you are asking whether it is legal/appropriate for your department...

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How can I get paid for house renovations I did for my roommate?

Nora's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I think you need to have a frank and open conversation with your roommate, after figuring out what it is that you want and take it from there. I...

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Can a CA employer force me to sign a voluntary agreement in order to keep my job?

Nora's answer | Answered on May 24, 2016

I agree that if one is forced to take an action in order to obtain what one wants (in your case, a job) it is not "voluntary." That being...

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Is it legal to pack up a employers stuff after they have been fired

Nora's answer | Answered on May 21, 2016

You should notify her that you intend to pack up her belongings and that she needs to make arrangements to pick them up. If she was stealing from...

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In a employment verdict for a wrongfully terminated employee, how are future lost earnings calculated, when do they end?

Nora's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

I am not quite clear on what you are asking. If you were a plaintiff in a wrongful termination case that went to jury verdict and you were awarded...

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Was this handled properly? I am not entering the correct city because it could jeopardize my privacy, but i am close to Duluth.

Nora's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

I am not sure what your question is. What exactly do you think was not "handled properly?" The testing? The re-testing? The discussions with...

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I recently just got layed off at my job, as such my H1b got terminated. Please what are my options in order to remain in the USA

Nora's answer | Answered on May 11, 2016

Questions regarding immigration status and work visas should be directed to a qualified immigration attorney.

Nora Linda Rousso's Answers (64)

Should I consult a lawyer / file a claim against my former employer to get paid for my last day as well as waiting time penalty?

Do I have a good case here? If So what's my next step?

How can I get my pay for the last one and half months, annual bonus, vacation and holidays

Is my Director handling time-off requests by requiring co-workers to email they're approval/disapproval legal in California?

How can I get paid for house renovations I did for my roommate?

Can a CA employer force me to sign a voluntary agreement in order to keep my job?

Is it legal to pack up a employers stuff after they have been fired

In a employment verdict for a wrongfully terminated employee, how are future lost earnings calculated, when do they end?

Was this handled properly? I am not entering the correct city because it could jeopardize my privacy, but i am close to Duluth.

I recently just got layed off at my job, as such my H1b got terminated. Please what are my options in order to remain in the USA