As long as they have not allowed others to remain in the role without a job, it's legal. What is the job and why does the job description say you...

Can they? Yes. Should they? It depends. If your positions and defenses are the same, and especially if you don't plan upon going to trial, yes,...

I live in NY, and in 2010 I was sentenced to 1 year to a federal camp. No issues since, steady work. Can I get record seald?

Your best bet is to contact a criminal law attorney that handles federal matters.

Can I sue a company for its employee bad judgement?

Short answer - yes. Slightly longer answer - rather than wasting your money and time in court, why not get back to the store and ask, and why...

Suing my previous company for retaliation?

Actionable retaliation has to be based upon discriminatory practices against a protected class. Mere favoritism is not illegal.

Certainly the timing is very suspect. Get to a local employment attorney. Now.

The issue is not hours, the issue is duties. Are they replacing what an employee would be doing? Are they there primaries to learn, or perform...

You need to find a local criminal defense attorney. Don't speak with anyone about this until you have done so.

Harassment ?

Quite possibly. The issue is how bad the comments are, and whether you are suffering any recoverable damages.

Can you represent yourself? Yes, although it generally is not a good idea, especially when you don't know HOW to represent yourself. I suggest...