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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: I’m inquiring about what type of attorney can assist with my case? Could this be a civil matter?

I had experienced a traumatic workplace incident September 2023 that resulted in amputation from a defective device. The employer was liable for the injury and took it upon themselves to hire a maintenance company to repair the machine instead of returning to manufacture company to avoid a lawsuit.... View More

Jonathan Bradford Ripps
Jonathan Bradford Ripps
answered on Feb 12, 2025

Hello – your experience sounds awful. You may still have a cause of action against the manufacturer if the defect was known and there was a recall. You might be able to establish liability by having the employer and repair facility testifying your behalf. While it is a challenging case, you still... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: I’m inquiring about what type of attorney can assist with my case? Could this be a civil matter?

I had experienced a traumatic workplace incident September 2023 that resulted in amputation from a defective device. The employer was liable for the injury and took it upon themselves to hire a maintenance company to repair the machine instead of returning to manufacture company to avoid a lawsuit.... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2025

Injuries which occur within the course and scope of your employment are not lawsuits. They are statutory claims for workers compensation benefits. Of course, you likely already have a workers compensation lawyer so you need to keep counsel informed of anything and everything you are even thinking... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: I’m inquiring about what type of attorney can assist with my case? Could this be a civil matter?

I had experienced a traumatic workplace incident September 2023 that resulted in amputation from a defective device. The employer was liable for the injury and took it upon themselves to hire a maintenance company to repair the machine instead of returning to manufacture company to avoid a lawsuit.... View More

Nicholas James Shemik
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answered on Feb 13, 2025

In addition to a workers' compensation claim, you may be able to bring a third-party personal injury action against an entity other than your employer for this claim if they are responsible for the cause. Based on your submission, that could either be the manufacturer or an outside,... View More

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: I’m inquiring about what type of attorney can assist with my case? Could this be a civil matter?

I had experienced a traumatic workplace incident September 2023 that resulted in amputation from a defective device. The employer was liable for the injury and took it upon themselves to hire a maintenance company to repair the machine instead of returning to manufacture company to avoid a lawsuit.... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 13, 2025

I'm so sorry about your accident. There's a lot to sort out in this brief summary. Your post doesn't mention if you had a workers' comp attorney. If you did, then you could focus on possible third-party claims, which my colleagues correctly point out. That could mean a case... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: Am I being unlawfully fired?

At my work we have a progressive discipline policy,, so I was recently moved from one manager to another, and a week after I was being questioned for fraternization, because I had a case with someone I knew, now there wasn’t any special treatment or anything, but during the meetings about this my... View More

Marco Caviglia
Marco Caviglia
answered on Feb 7, 2025

If you are not protected by contract, then you are an employee at will and can be fired. However, if you can prove that the overriding reason is that you are a felon, you may or may not have an action as the Executive Law may have been violated. Consult local counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Can you sue a co-worker for NEID for trying to attack you at work in front of co-workers?
Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Jan 31, 2025

Sorry to hear what happened to you. The bar for a negligent infliction of emotional distress claim is relatively high and would not likely be met by the incident you described. That said, you could bring a claim for assault which does not require there to be physical contact, just a threat of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Can I file a civil lawsuit and/or class action for harassment and discrimination in the workplace without losing positio
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answered on Jan 27, 2025

Yes and no. Both federal and New York State laws protect workers who file claims for harassment and discrimination from workplace retaliation including termination. However, it is not uncommon for employers to violate anti-retaliation laws. So there is still a chance that your employer would... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: Can my company stop me from moving?

I work remotely in healthcare. My company is based out of New York. I informed HR that I plan on moving outside of the state. I received a list of states which did not include the state that I intend to move to. In our remote worker agreement, it does say that we have to get permission from HR, but... View More

Joseph James Raetzer
Joseph James Raetzer
answered on Dec 30, 2024

I'm so sorry you're having this problem with your employer - moving is hard enough without the stress of employer pressures! From a straight contract law perspective, it's going to come down to what you agreed to in your employment contract. From your description, it seems like you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: What do I need to support a claim of racial discrimination?

I was fired after starting a warehouse job, suspecting racial discrimination.

I received termination text with no prior performance feedback or warning.

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Brian Greben
answered on Dec 9, 2024

You need show some evidence that their decision was at least in part caused by a discriminatory motive. The evidence can be almost anything that suggests racial bias. For example, if the only difference between you and the other employers is your race (and not a difference in performance, skill,... View More

Q: I was fired a few Years ago because of my Disability, Also this same Health Care Facility spread Damaging Rumors

The Damaging and Personal attacks this Health Care Facility has spread has prevented me from getting Jobs in this town, Even my Firing was not my Fault. The personal attacks has damaged my Personal Life and Family Life

The Administators tried everything to push me out

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 22, 2024

What you describe could be a tough case. Whether the attorney who dismissed the prospects of a disability case or HIPAA case was an employment law or health care law attorney, defamation-based cases can be costly. Your frustration of what was done to your reputation is understandable, but it could... View More

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Q: I was fired a few Years ago because of my Disability, Also this same Health Care Facility spread Damaging Rumors

The Damaging and Personal attacks this Health Care Facility has spread has prevented me from getting Jobs in this town, Even my Firing was not my Fault. The personal attacks has damaged my Personal Life and Family Life

The Administators tried everything to push me out

All of this... View More

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answered on Jun 26, 2024

I understand you're facing a difficult and complex situation. Based on the information you've provided, there are several potential legal issues at play here:

1. Disability discrimination: If you were fired due to your disability, this could violate the Americans with Disabilities...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: How to report anonymous Mgr. Forge employee timesheet for time not worked. Intimidates other from adding actual time?

Mgr. of 3mths w/firm threatening/harassing me. I'm 3+ yrs w/company. Just as others I always arrive to work early by 30mins or so for late night requests & ontime arrival. No problems w/previous Mgrs. Great perform reviews. Mgr. now says I need his permission to work OT. Reprimanded 2 days... View More

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answered on Mar 23, 2024

It looks like your pay is on an hourly basis. All employees who are paid by the hour must be paid for all time for which they are permitted to suffer labor (that is language often used by the courts). If you work hours, including overtime at 1.5 times your regular pay rate, you must be paid for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: I’m a 66 year old woman I have been harassed verbally abused humiliated and threatened at work for 15 months now. I

couldn’t take it anymore so I quit on Friday. Can I bring a lawsuit against my employer?

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answered on Mar 11, 2024

You have offered two protected classes to which you belong. There may be many more. The two are your gender, female, and your age over 40. Was the harassment suffered because of your gender or your age? Remember that there are many more such as disability or perceived disability. If you were ill or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for New York on
Q: Is it fair that after six of employment I was told I could no longer wear my head covering without getting documents.

Hr was aware upon hiring and didn't ask for documentation however after six months I was told I needed paperwork

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answered on Feb 15, 2024

"Head covering" could mean almost anything. An employment lawyer would examine your job duties first and foremost. Does your position description or your job duties pose a physical safety threat to you or others for wearing some type of unknown head covering?

Next an employer...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: A day before vacation I got sick. saw a doctor and got a note. my work wanted me back since i already was on meds.

My work insisted that I come in since I was on antibiotics and wasn't contagious anymore. I was still coughing and could not work. They have warned me that this is unacceptable behavior. Can I sue?

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answered on Feb 6, 2024

Whether you might have protection under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or similar state or municipal law is very fact-specific.

If you had (or faked) a minor illness the day before departing for vacation (and were well enough to go on...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: The company I work for ask us to wear mask during second mask mandate, us asian first before taljing to other employees

He only said something to everyone when i ask him, is that for us asion only or every body. He rounded as asian first. Is that racism?

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

Were you coughing or did you appear sick?

Everyone must be similarly treated. Not being treated similarly may be discriminatory unless it's an isolated incident or a petty slight or trivial inconvenience. Much depends on the specific facts, where it was said, who it was said to, who...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: How do I prove discrimination in the hiring process?

How do I prove discrimination in the hiring process?

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answered on Jan 10, 2024

No employment discrimination case is easy to prove. Failure to hire cases are especially difficult.

You must show some type of discriminatory animus or motive not to hire you. And you must be at least minimally qualified to meet the essential job duties for the position.

We begin...
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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Can my contacted company release me from my contract?

I live in Buffalo, NY. I work for a staffing agency(based out of Ohio) and have to miss some days due to meeting with my portion officer. Can they legally terminate the contract with my staffing agency due to me missing those days I had to meet with my P.O. and some other late days?

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answered on Jan 3, 2024

It depends on the terms and conditions outlined in your employment contract and relevant employment laws. Generally, employers have the right to terminate employment contracts for reasons such as excessive absenteeism, but it's essential to review the specific terms of your contract and any... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: Can my contacted company release me from my contract?

I live in Buffalo, NY. I work for a staffing agency(based out of Ohio) and have to miss some days due to meeting with my portion officer. Can they legally terminate the contract with my staffing agency due to me missing those days I had to meet with my P.O. and some other late days?

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answered on Jan 4, 2024

You should definitely reach out to your probation officer because that individual has every intention of keeping you employed or at least should have such an intention.

You might Google: "adult probation services" and "New York". Use the quotation marks which might...
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New York on
Q: can i get fired for takin my 30 minute unpaid break?

i let my supervisor know a week in advance that i would have to leave work due to a personal reason and she okayed it. fast forward a week i i got the phone call at work for the reason of me leaving and i told my boss that i had to leave and she okayed it again. So i clocked out and started my 30... View More

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answered on Jan 2, 2024

A personal reason may or may not be protected. For example, if the personal reason was to take your child to a doctor's appointment that is almost always protected. This is just one example.

If the personal reason was unprotected then your employer's policies and procedures might...
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