Is this something companies are allowed to do?

You should absolutely consult with a qualified employment attorney as you may have a disability discrimination claim under the New Jersey law...

Do I have a leg to stand on ?

It is difficult to answer your question without looking at the contract. I am assuming that you executed document that had a noncompete in it which...

Can I fight my employer with legitimate absences.

You might have multiple claims against your former employer. You might have whistleblower protection under a statute known as CEPA. It may also...

Changing visa from one employer to another employer.

Your new employer has to file the appropriate paperwork to transfer your H1B. There is a prescribed time limit that this has to be done. I believe...

M on h1 status paid till 3 months on bench. Now my employer is forcing me to take a month unpaid leave as I am still out of job

That is a clear violation of the law. An employer is required to pay sponsored employees whether or not they are "on the bench." We have handled...

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Do I need an employment attorney?

It depends in large part on the reason you believe you were laid off and you answers to other questions surrounding your employment. You should...

Workplace discrimination results to disability, and the firm subsequently failed to accommodate on reasonable accommodation.

You may have a valid ADA or NY human rights act violation for the failure to accommodate or get into an interactive discussion. You might have...

An employee at my office has been taking cash copay payments .

Why do you think she couldn't be? NJ is an at will state. Even if it wasn't, the facts you share would support a termination.

I have been the target of a toxic and hostile work environment and had to resign due to health issues incurred

Beyond a union issue you may have a private cause of action for a violation of the intentional infliction of emotional distress. You may want to...

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Is it legal for company to drop commission rates after agreeing to current one only 6 months ago?

The deductions may be a violation of law and could result in a FLSA violation.