Questions answered by Robert M Fortgang

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How do I get a former employer to stop giving out a bad references to potential new employers after being unfairly terminated ?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 29, 2012

I do not practice law in NE so it's important that you reach out to local, Omaha based employment lawyers for a "no charge” “no obligation”...

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I worked 88 hrs for two weeks and one of my managers actually changed my timecard to 84 hrs. his excuse was because I started

Robert's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

Connecticut law is crystal clear on this point - non-exempt employees must be paid for all hours worked. In fact our state law provides for the...

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I'm diabetic and many times I worked thru lunch and when I told my boss he said welcome to the club. They fire me can I sue?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

I do not practice law in Texas so it's important that you reach out to locally based employment lawyers for a "no charge” “no obligation”...

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Is it legal to terminate someone specifically for not performing work-related duties while off the clock?

Robert's answer | Answered on September 26, 2012

I do not practice law in Texas so it's important that you reach out to locally based employment lawyers for a "no charge” “no obligation”...

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I lost my job due to incarceration, can I receive unemployment benefits?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

Let me begain by stating that I practice employment law in Connecticut & Massachusetts so you will have to check this advice through local CA...

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Can a gymnastics camp in Connecticut deny my request for an incident report?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

Before I can provide a reasoned reply to your inquiry, I would invite you to provide additional information concerning the "contract" that you...

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I gave my 2 week notice to my employer. They now want me to leave immediately. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 28, 2012

Let me begin by stating that I practice employment law in Connecticut and Massachusetts so you will have to check this advice with local VA...

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Can I sue a customer for deformation and removal of employe documents from file?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

I agree with Attorneys Spencer and McCall and would add that it would be in your best interest to try to obtain at least 2 or 3 “no charge” “no...

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Former employer is appealing unemployment claim; lost job due to tendinitis/RSI.

Robert's answer | Answered on August 20, 2012

Your employer had 21 days within which to file an appeal. The last date by which an appeal may be filed is clearly displayed on the notice both...

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After 6 years at a job i don't rememeber what thier policy was about no call no show. Can they fire you because of that?

Robert's answer | Answered on August 19, 2012

One basic tenet to successful employment is to show up, regularly and on-time for your job When you do not show up for work and you do not call...

Robert M Fortgang's Answers (491)

How do I get a former employer to stop giving out a bad references to potential new employers after being unfairly terminated ?

I worked 88 hrs for two weeks and one of my managers actually changed my timecard to 84 hrs. his excuse was because I started

I'm diabetic and many times I worked thru lunch and when I told my boss he said welcome to the club. They fire me can I sue?

Is it legal to terminate someone specifically for not performing work-related duties while off the clock?

I lost my job due to incarceration, can I receive unemployment benefits?

Can a gymnastics camp in Connecticut deny my request for an incident report?

I gave my 2 week notice to my employer. They now want me to leave immediately. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?

Can I sue a customer for deformation and removal of employe documents from file?

Former employer is appealing unemployment claim; lost job due to tendinitis/RSI.

After 6 years at a job i don't rememeber what thier policy was about no call no show. Can they fire you because of that?