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Unemployment will decide if you'll be awarded benefits, but you should definitely apply and then explain your circumstances. It sounds like a... Read Answer
Discrimination generally occurs when one protected group is treated less favorably than another similarly situated group. Protections from... Read Answer
I would work with the employer and avoid the 'stigma' of being a 'bad apple'. We have seen employees be 'boycotted' for this type of behavior. Please... Read Answer
You should work closely with the attorney for the union so that you can save on legal costs. What did the complaint allege ? How was complaint... Read Answer
I would work with the employer and keep obtaining evidence in the process. What was the replacement cost of the phone ? is this the market price ?... Read Answer
Yes. The employer must pay you appropriately for the time, including overtime. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
Employer can have doctor eXamine you and provide report. Ed Dimon
You should put in writing all that happened and provide to your employer. If there were other people present, please add their written statements.... Read Answer
We would need to know the details of your employment and your termination. How long were you at the company ? why were you terminated ? did other... Read Answer
The key to answering your question is the detail: how many days did you miss work ? did you always give advance notice ? what is your... Read Answer
The key to the answer is whether you are an 'exempt employee' or an 'independent contractor'. For example, IT repair personnel are ' exempt... Read Answer
These are difficult cases to prove and they are expensive to litigate. We have done two public employee cases and are doing multiple private employee... Read Answer
I would get an immediate hair follicle test from a reputable lab as well as a standard test and submit both tests to your employer. The hair follicle... Read Answer
The question made assumptions that a male cannot be as understanding and communicative as a female. An incorrect assumption. I would reach out to the... Read Answer
The key to answering the question properly is understanding the agreed upon training between you and the employer. The normal situation is that there... Read Answer
The devil is in the details. What are your job responsibilities ? Wat drugs are you taking and how owuld they impact your job performance ? if you... Read Answer
You should read the stock offering document carefully. The agreement normally provides a restricted period where you cannot sell the stock within a... Read Answer
The working under the table presents issues we using the court system to collect the monies owed. The courts will not help you. In addition, NJ will... Read Answer
I would work with Human Resources to see if you can compromise on the vacation time. If you stopped being a full time employee and the employment... Read Answer
I would need to review the contract to determine what is allowed or not allowed. I would need to know the exact circumstances. Please call. Ed Dimon,... Read Answer
The employer can make you an exempt employee so that the rules do not apply to you. This happens often in the computer repair business. Ed Dimon
You need to make a written record at the company of the exact allegations against you and your response thereto. We can help you with the defense.... Read Answer
The cost is too great for an attorney. Your husband should represent himself and make a detailed wriiten record before the hearing. Ed Dimon
The key for health benefits is that the employer must offer you COBRA whereby you pay for the health insurance after the termination of your... Read Answer
The answer is fact specific. For example, prison guards and air traffic controllers and IT repair techicians and nurses at care centers work... Read Answer