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NJ is an 'at will' employment state which means that there does not have to be a reason to terminate your employment. I would work with your employer... Read Answer
Many employers will offer a 'settlement agreement' to avoid litigation. The goal is to offer sufficient monies so that the employee will settle. You... Read Answer
This is a difficult area because companies use early retirement or reduction in force to elimate positions. You need to work with an attorney. Ed... Read Answer
The employer can set the terms and conditions for work. The employer can require 16 hours. See if you can work with the employer. Ed Dimon, Esq.
Employer can put employess on probation at any time. Ed dimon, Esq.
I would work with the university. I would not sue. Ed Dimon, Esq.
You should make sure that the employer has a detai written record of what took place and written statements from your witnesses. You should then ask... Read Answer
This would be a most difficult case to win. You violated a work rule. You do not have an employment contract. You cannot argue that others also... Read Answer
These are difficult cases to appeal in that you had a hearing and significant discretion is given to the employer. We have had limited success... Read Answer
The key to succeed is written documentation. You must tell your employer that you are prescribed certain medications and you must request a... Read Answer
NJ is an 'at will' employment state. No reason need be given if you do not have an employment contract or belong to a union. Ed Dimon
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This is a difficult question because the employer is taking the position that the employee cannot do the job. The classic example is a fireman who... Read Answer
The key to success is careful and written documentation of what took place. Your friend must make a clear and specific record with the employer using... Read Answer
I believe i answered this question before. however, the answer is dependent upon the circumstances. for example, if you work in securuity, you cannot... Read Answer
The key is the language in the documents. I would have to review the documents to determine your rights. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon
I would work closely with the employer for two reasons. The first reason is to determine, in writing, the reason for your termination. ... Read Answer
We are seeing many cases where the employee is terminated because of a mistake at work which could have been addressed with a lesser penalty. The... Read Answer
This would be a very difficult case to win. The record has evidence against you. You have at least two witnesses testify against you. Did you present... Read Answer
You are in a difficult position because all of the payments were under the table and there are no records. I am assuming there was no written... Read Answer
The defendant has an absolute right to see the video. The key is whether this matter has been brought to the police or not. If the defendant has been... Read Answer
New Jersey is an 'at will' employment state. The 'at will' legislation states that both the employer and the employee agree that the employment is at... Read Answer
the key is whether or not you have an employment contract which gives you rights or belong to a union which gives you rights. if not, you are an 'at... Read Answer
what did your supervisor do which was illegal ? to whom did you report this illegal activity ? did you do this in writing ? do you have witnesses ?... Read Answer
the key to success is proving your case. you need witnesses and documents which support your position. you need documentation to support your... Read Answer