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I took a temporary job, when I was laid off. I used this temp employer as a reference. They gave a bad review; can I sue?
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Answered on July 02, 2010
Do you know that your employer gave a bad reference? There could be many reasons why the interviewer lost interest. If it was as a result of a bad...
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Charged with public urination on the Jersey Shore in 1995, paid a $250 fine. Is this a misdemeanor?
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Answered on July 01, 2010
Public urination is considered a disorderly persons offense and is usually addressed in Municipal Court rather than in Superior Court. It is not...
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Does my former employer have to contribute to my unemployment benefits when he let me go?
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Answered on June 23, 2010
It does not "cost" the employer directly as the unemployment benefits you receive are paid from a fund that the employer contributed to while you...
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Freelance and Unemployment
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Answered on June 18, 2010
Please resubmit your question as it is difficult to determine what you are asking. In general, you cannot collect unemployment compensation if you...
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Discrimination in hiring for federal position
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Answered on June 18, 2010
It is becoming very difficult to pass through the federal hiring process, given the number of people applying for federal jobs. However, you can...
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Can my employer reduce my hours and give them to summer help they have hired.
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Answered on June 16, 2010
As noted by the other attorney, an employer is free to reduce the number of hours offered to you. However, with a drastic reduction in working...
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Staff Leasing: We hired staff leasing company to get labors.One of them is trying to sue us for over time he said was not paid
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Answered on June 13, 2010
You should consult with an attorney familiar with your state's labor and employment laws as soon as you can. Unpaid overtime complaints are fairly...
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WHO IS YOUR EMPLOYER ? The Staff Leasing company that issue your paycheck, or the Contractor that pays Staff Leasing Company ?
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Answered on June 13, 2010
The answer to your question is very fact-sensitive as under certain circumstances, the workers could be considered employees of both you and your...
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I was offered a job, worked for them for 4 days during which I had very little training, and then told that i was fired
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Answered on June 13, 2010
Your state is an "employment at will" state, which means that either you or the employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time,...
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Are there any guidlines on severance packages?
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Answered on June 12, 2010
While there is no law that requires an employer to provide severance, the federal WARN (Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act may...
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