I am getting an Job Offer from a Company, but they asking me to sign this "NON COMPETE & NON SOLICITATION AGREEMENT"..

The portion of the agreement you quote is common and likely enforceable, as it restricts you from working with certain competitors to do business...

Can my a client I use to work for call my new job and tell them I can’t work on their projects

If you did not sign a non-solicitation or non-competition agreement, your former employer cannot prevent you from working on the same projects for...

Do I have a claim under ADA when my wife tried to return to work after having a stroke and cleared by her PCP no restrictions

Your wife may have an FMLA claim as well as a disability discrimination claim if she can perform the essential functions of the job with or without...

Can I sue for discrimination ?

It sounds like your prospective employer may have violated the NY law governing criminal background checks. You should consult privately with an...

I agree with my colleague Elizabeth Tandy Foster. In addition, an employment attorney may be able to help you negotiate a better severance package...

Do I have a case where I can take legal action against the agency I work for so I can work for a new agency?

Your current employer cannot take legal action against you if you work for another agency, unless your current employer has a valid noncompetition...

Can I be fired from my salary job in NJ for joining the army reserves?

It is illegal to be fired for joining the army reserves, and you are entitled to unpaid time off to serve. However, you could be fired for other...

Can employee force me, the father, to start a Paid Family Leave before child is born in New York?

The short answer is that your employer cannot dictate when you start your paid family leave. The start date is unpredictable due to the nature of...

Employment question and payout in nyc?

Whatever the contract says is what the company has to honor with respect to payment of commissions. That's the law in New York. So, as my...

What protections do I have as a 39 week pregnant woman bring laid off? How can I use this to negotiate my severance?

Unfortunately, although pregnancy is a protected class, since everyone in your office is being laid off, it will be difficult for you to claim that...