Is this a job scam? I am actively jobseeking and I feel like being taken advantaged of.

It's legal if you were paid for the time you worked or if the potential employer asked you to take a test as part of the job application and...

Wage and hour laws prohibit you from withholding monies from an employee's paycheck without his consent. Therefore, you should enter into a written...

How do i know if i was wrongfully terminated? i think i was.

If your boss harassed you based on your race, sex, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or religion, or if you think you were fired because...

Can I file for U.I. in NY?

You will likely be found ineligible for unemployment if you can work only from home. However, you may have a claim against your employer if you...

I work for a school bus company and i am being kept off some runs because of a conviction i had 39 years ago is this legal?

The company has to weigh many factors, including the time elapsed since the conviction and the nature of the crime, as well as the fact that you've...

Do i have recourse if i do not get paid on time?

If you incur interest charges because you cannot pay your bills on time as a result, then it may be worthwhile to file a complaint with the...

Recently the small Houston Tx based company I work for sent notice to the New Jersey facility of a temporary layoff.

Yes, this is legal. Keep in mind that those who have sick and vacation time will receive their full salary for that time, as opposed to what...

As a part time employee, can a large employer terminate you for needing time off to care for a relative?

Given that you left your employment for a reason not attributable to the work, it is unlikely that you will be deemed eligible for unemployment...

Unemployment claim penalties

To quote an old adage, honesty is always the best policy. Make your case that you were job hunting over the internet while you were away. The...

Coverage under NY Warn Act

Yes, this is legal. Under the New York WARN Act, your employer is required to give you either 90 days' notice of the closing or 90 days' pay in...