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If i get fired for doing what my manager tells me to do even if it is against work policy what are my rights?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

It is possible you have a claim. You should consult an employment attorney to go over all of the facts and details of your case. It could be...

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Can an employer give a bad attendance reference for dates due to disability? IF they do, can it be considered defamation?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

The short answer is disability discrimination is not a strong protection. The FLA issue is another story. The fact that you were terminated for...

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Do we need to respond to letter seeking reimbursement from a former employer's insurance co- what type of lawyer handles this?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Wow. This is way too big of an issue to be handled here in this type of forum. You most certainly do need an attorney. You are on notice of...

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Terminated after FMLA exhausted, denied UI benefits for employer's false claim

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

Do you have an agreement that says you get 2 years for every year served? This would be governed by the agreement if there is one.

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In New York State, can a member of a P.C. install video cameras (no audio) in common rooms without employees' knowledge?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

As an employment attorney, this is not something that would be advised. By that I mean, when an employer consults with an employment attorney...

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Am I entitled to severance Pay or compensation?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

There is no requirement that an at will employer must pay severance. Some corporations will do it to avoid potential lawsuits--but this is not...

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Did the company I work for have the right to not pay me?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

If you are an on the clock hourly employee, you cannot grant yourself more hours. People often get in trouble for trying to stay on the clock...

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My job is offering me the same position for less money. Am I entitled to unemployment insurance in New York State?

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

It sounds like this is a violation of the contract. I would need to see the contract to say.

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Employer is taking away flat rate hours to pay for material cost that was a mistake

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

I would agree with Mr. Rothstein. What happens if you are told to do the wrong thing? You will be held liable for the person that made mistake? ...

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Employment law and a worker's right when giving notice/termination

Alexander's answer | Answered on July 21, 2015

If you receive an offer to work somewhere else, do not assume that this is something that can be used as a negotiating chip with your current...

Alexander O Bentsen's Answers (2391)

If i get fired for doing what my manager tells me to do even if it is against work policy what are my rights?

Can an employer give a bad attendance reference for dates due to disability? IF they do, can it be considered defamation?

Do we need to respond to letter seeking reimbursement from a former employer's insurance co- what type of lawyer handles this?

Terminated after FMLA exhausted, denied UI benefits for employer's false claim

In New York State, can a member of a P.C. install video cameras (no audio) in common rooms without employees' knowledge?

Am I entitled to severance Pay or compensation?

Did the company I work for have the right to not pay me?

My job is offering me the same position for less money. Am I entitled to unemployment insurance in New York State?

Employer is taking away flat rate hours to pay for material cost that was a mistake

Employment law and a worker's right when giving notice/termination