New Jersey Employment Questions & Legal Answers

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Need help with a company and union

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

this is going to be a difficult case to win because you had the hearing and arbitration which addresses your 'due process' requirements. why did you wait four months to act ? the evidence and testimony are crucial. do you have a copy of the testimony for me to review ? ed dimon, esq.

this is going to be a difficult case to win because you had the hearing and arbitration which addresses your 'due process' requirements. why did you... Read More

Can i be forced to take flu shot at work?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

what is your job ? is it health related ? why is your employer requiring a flu shot ? the flu shot cannot be related to your pension. the flu shot can be related to your employment. ed dimon, esq.

what is your job ? is it health related ? why is your employer requiring a flu shot ? the flu shot cannot be related to your pension. the flu shot... Read More

can a employer discuss my payroll information with anyone without my consent?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

what is the 'payroll information' which was shared ? with whom was the information shared ? ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600

my employer has bounced many checks and I have 16 checks I cannot get cashed. I cannot work in these conditions, what do I do?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

you can bring an action against your employer for the failure to pay. the sixteen 'bounced' paychecks would be your proof that you were not paid. does the employer have the funds to pay you ?

you can bring an action against your employer for the failure to pay. the sixteen 'bounced' paychecks would be your proof that you were not paid.... Read More

my employer dropped my medical insurance just prior to my and both my sons hospital stays. He has always claimed he would cover any expenses.

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

did your employer offer you 'cobra' insurance coverage ? why was the insurance terminated ? who paid the hospital bills ? what did the employer state in the letter ?

did your employer offer you 'cobra' insurance coverage ? why was the insurance terminated ? who paid the hospital bills ? what did the employer... Read More

is there a statue of limination for to reopen an administrative law judges decision?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

this decision would be most difficult to appeal because the time for appeal has passed. ed dimon, esq

Can an Operations Manager of a company divulge info about an employee to one of her family members for use in court?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

i need more details. why is the matter in court ? what are the allegations ? is the manager a fact witness ? ed dimon, esq.

Can I file a lawsuit against my employer for discrimination acts based on FMLA and ADA issues

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by attorney Arthur R. Ehrlich | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

The ADA and FMLA are 2 separate legal actions. FMLA protects you by requiring the employer to give you up to 12 weeks of time off for a serious health condition within a 12 month period, provided that you worked full time for the last 12 months. The ADA requires that the employer give you a reasonable accommodation for a disability if you qualify. There are various conditions and qualifications for whether you are entitled to the FMLA or an accommodation under the ADA. You need to meet with an attorney to make sure you qualify. HOWEVER, please note that as you are a federal employee, you must contact the EEO counselor to initiate a charge of discrimination under the ADA within 45 days of the incident you are complaining about. So if your 45 days is coming up soon, contact the EEO counselor right away, unless you can see an attorney immediately. The FMLA claim is filed directly in court... Read More

The ADA and FMLA are 2 separate legal actions. FMLA protects you by requiring the employer to give you up to 12 weeks of time off for a serious... Read More

If I was fired and found inocent in court is my employer suppose to give me my job back?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

you need representation. you should gather all the documents concerning your job termination and your 'not guilty' in court. you should first present to the union lawyer. you should hire your own attorney to protect your interests. ed dimon, esq.

you need representation. you should gather all the documents concerning your job termination and your 'not guilty' in court. you should first... Read More

what to do when the employer still from you?

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

you should put your issue in writing for the employer and you should meet with the employer to discuss. you should then have an attorney review. ed dimon, esq.

you should put your issue in writing for the employer and you should meet with the employer to discuss. you should then have an attorney review. ed... Read More

Wrongful termination.

Answered 13 years and 4 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

i need more details. did you have a contract ? employee manual ? reason for termination ? ed dimon, esq.

what do I do if a previous employer distributed money into a 401 safe harbor or other employee but me and we were all laid off around the same time

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

you are the owner of 401[k] monies placed in your account. they are not owned by the employer. you can transfer the 401[k] monies to another employer. you should speak with your accountant or your attorney. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600

you are the owner of 401[k] monies placed in your account. they are not owned by the employer. you can transfer the 401[k] monies to another... Read More

What is the law when it comes to employers allowing their employees time to cash their payroll checks during work?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

there is no legal obligation to provide time off from work to cash your pay check. you can have direct deposit. you can cash the check on saturday.

Was hired through a temp agency to work for ATT under a 36 month contract. I suffer from anxiety, severe depression and claustrophia and was fired

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

do you have a copy of the employment contract ? i would need to review. were you an independent contractor ? were you an employee ? this is the legal distinction.

do you have a copy of the employment contract ? i would need to review. were you an independent contractor ? were you an employee ? this is the legal... Read More

On the East coast we recently had Super Storm Sandy and it knocked out power for several days. Can an employer force you to use up your vacation?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

i need more details. what days was the business open ? what days did the governor state that one could not drive ? did other employees come to work ? were you given any notice by the employer ? did you call the employer ?

i need more details. what days was the business open ? what days did the governor state that one could not drive ? did other employees come to work ?... Read More

can "any city" say

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by attorney Arthur R. Ehrlich | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

It is common for the City to require notice of any other job you work at to make sure there are no possible conflicts of interest, and to make sure your duties at that second job do not affect your ability to do your job at the City. But I have not heard of a blanket denial against any other work at all. The reason they gave you that they are paying you on vacation so they can control you does not make sense to me. You should speak to an attorney who is familiar with the law in your state on these issues of public employment rights ... Read More

It is common for the City to require notice of any other job you work at to make sure there are no possible conflicts of interest, and to make sure... Read More

can i sue an employee for stealing my password, logging in and deleting files, now Im fired

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile) | 1 Answer | Legal Topics: Employment

i need more details. what was your relationship with the other employee ? were you co-workers ? how did the person steal the password ? why were you fired ?

i need more details. what was your relationship with the other employee ? were you co-workers ? how did the person steal the password... Read More