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...

Can my employer fire me if my doctor couldn’t give them a return date, due to WC not approving MRI in a timely manner.

Generally, your employer should accommodate your need for additional medical leave. The answer to your question also depends on other facts, such...

Came back from disability after 6 months on 11/19 was back 4 months and let go from my job after working there 15 years?

Sorry you are going through this. It sounds like you have a disability discrimination/failure to accommodate claim. You should invest in a...

How do I decipher and identify the verbiage in an employer training contract?

You are correct to be careful about signing such an agreement, particularly at this late date. To properly answer your question, an employment...

Been told my job duties will increase, and the asked me if I wanted to accept it, if I don't they will post my job and let me go

I agree with my colleague that age discrimination is a real problem. However, you need an employment attorney to review your circumstances to help...

You may have a disability discrimination/failure to accommodate claim. You should invest in a consultation with a NJ employment attorney to help...

Can my employer asked me to move to a 1099 status? I don’t do work for any other companies ?

Whether you should be classified as an independent contractor or an employer depends, in general, on how much control the company has over your...

My question is about non-compete agreements.

Even if you were still going to be an employee of the company, an 18-month non-compete would not be enforceable under NY law unless this were due...

Can a settlement agreement be voided because a shrink hired by employer claimed I was mentally incompetent and I really didn’t ?

If you were mentally incapacitated when you signed the agreement and you can prove that, then yes, the agreement is void. However, there is likely...

Am I being wrongfully forced to quit as a pregnant woman?

You may have grounds to negotiate a better severance package due to discrimination based on your pregnancy. You should consult privately with a NJ...