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answered on Jul 25, 2018
Employers have an obligation to conduct a prompt, thorough and complete investigation into complaints of sexual harassment. This obligation is owed to both the alleged victim and the accused. A proper investigation will include the accused being interviewed by the investigator. You should be... View More 
answered on Jun 29, 2018
It does not need to be repetitive. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
It happened almost everyday. It is happening to other girls too at work. We will cry and cry to the bosses to make a change but they do nothing. Is this considered a case to come forward with. Because there is no physical evidence, just us girls, the delivery drivers, and the bosses know about it.
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answered on Jun 26, 2018
It is possible that you may have a cause of action. Many more details will be required to properly assess the situation. Please feel free to contact our office to discuss the situation.
And if she gets pregnant, can both of them get married without parental consent?
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answered on Jun 1, 2018
No he won't but will require to pay child support. But get confirmation the child is yours because there been cases where alleged dad paid child support to later find out baby wasn't his.
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answered on May 25, 2018
This determination cannot be made without an in person consultation. You may have a case, but no attorney can determine that without speaking to you in detail. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
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answered on May 18, 2018
Your situation is complex and you would have to be able to prove (among other things) a causal relationship between the termination of your job, that the person making the claim knew it to be false and more. You would need to have an in person consultation with an experienced litigation attorney.... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2018
It’s a tough issue in that you are obliged to complain but must depend on the good faith, clout and diligence of Human Resources or whichever entity will investigate and have the duty to remediate your complaint. You can increase the odds of a favorable outcome by keeping regular documentation of... View More
What will most likely happen?
answered on Apr 11, 2018
That depends on the facts of what happened. I suggest that you setup a consultation with an experienced lawyer as you may need anything from a release to a confidentiality agreement. Either way expect to pay a fee to a lawyer to get the advise you need.
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answered on Mar 30, 2018
This type of situation often ends in serious problems, you should avoid it at all costs.
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answered on Mar 17, 2018
That is up to the discretion of the Judge and the age of the child.
answered on Mar 8, 2018
Depends on what you say and how you say it as it could under certain circumstances be a crime.
employer prior to suing them. What if it's someone in HR who's harassing me and I don't feel safe doing that though?
answered on Feb 7, 2018
Not necessarily. The FE defense is for the employer to prove that they have the means in place to make a complaint but that does not mean that it precludes you from suing. In addition, that defense can be easily overcome in NY State law and NY City law against sexual harassment. You can make the... View More
sexual harassment if I'm being harassed by someone who isn't my supervisor?
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answered on Jan 22, 2018
It may qualify as sexual harassment, but without a lot more information, no one can tell you.
jobs six months later. Now that I'm in a healthier environment, I want to ensure others don't endure the same treatment. Is it too late to file a harassment complaint or lawsuit?
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answered on Dec 21, 2017
While more facts about the sexual harassment that you endured and your former employment situation are required to answer your question, you may very well still be able to pursue a claim. Please contact our office so that we can thourghlynreview the facts and accurately answer your question. Andrew... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2017
Yes not matter what age you are responsible for your actions, the only difference age can make is whether your charged in juvenile court or criminal court.
Someone recorded me and posted a video of me naked online without my consent. I was under 18 in the video and I contacted the website numerous times to get it taken down and no one has done anything. What Can I do to get it taken down?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
More information is needed to answer your question, when you say no one has done anything, who is no one (police, school parents etc) , where is it posted, what if any body parts were showing, these are all questions which are important to understand why nothing happened. Lastly sometimes if the... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2017
To determine that would require a substantial amount of information, the kind of which should only be discussed with an attorney in a law office, not online.
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answered on Sep 3, 2017
Although it is legal, you are asking for trouble. You obviously never heard of the term "jail bait". You can either date someone your own age or older or risk ruining your life in ways you cannot possibly imagine.
answered on Nov 12, 2017
The Age of Consent in NJ is 16, which means she can have sexual relation with any individual. However, if this 28 year old man has a supervisory position of power over the teen, then it is a crime.
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