Can my former employer sue me if I didn't sign a non-compete or non-solicitation contract/agreement?

While your former employer may sue you for contacting the company’s customers, it does not sound like he has a claim. This is provided, as you...

Firing an employee for engaging in protected activity is unlawful. Helping a coworker legitimately collect unemployment benefits is protected...

What kind of lawyer would I need for suing my employer and do I have a viable case?

One of your issues appears to be whether or not you are classified as an exempt (from overtime pay) or non-exempt employee. Even if you are...

Can my Contractor take legal action against me just for reaching out to their client?

Even if you did not sign an NDA that prohibits you from reaching out to your contractor's clients, you have a duty of loyalty to your contractor...

Can I be fired do to an ICU stay?

Sorry this happened to you. You may have a claim for disability discrimination. You shoukd consult with an employment attorney licensed in NY who...

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The fact that at-will employment is not mentioned in your offer letter and that you are referred to as a permanent employee does not necessarily...

I'm being discriminated. I work in a hostile environment. My wage is less can I sue. I'm in a protected class can I sue?

You may have claims for unpaid overtime, discrimination and harassment. You should consult privately with an employment attorney licensed in New...

Verbal agreement

Generally, a verbal agreement will not supersede a written agreement. So unless your former employer agrees to waive or modify your non-compete in...

How much should it cost to review a ten-page severance agreement?

You are smart to seek attorney review of your severance agreement to protect yourself, even if you don't believe you have a case against the...

I was terminated after submitting a harassment complaint?

You may have a claim for retaliation. You should consult privately with an employment attorney to determine your next steps.