Can an order to show cause be used to stop a former employer from harassing not only yourself but potential employers?

An order to show cause is appropriate only when you can show that you will suffer irreparable harm if the order is not entered, there is a...

Can I sew my employer?

This sounds like a clear case of sexual harassment for which you could sue your employer, provided the statute of limitations has not run.

The answer depends on many variables. Following is what the New Jersey Wage Payment Law requires. Your employer must tell you of any changes in...

Signed documents in employment law in NJ. Employment agreement.

If you signed the agreement, then it may be enforceable against you. However, other factors would have to be considered.

I became disabled on 9/17/12 . My employer terminated me on 10/15. At the same time he dropped my spouses healthins and changed

Your employer is not obligated to continue paying for your health insurance after your employment is terminated, regardless of whether you are in...

If you file a complaint on your boss, can the company force you to sign a form to not talk to other employee about the case?

If you are not a supervisor, your employer would have to show why it needs you to keep your complaint confidential, for example, because it needs...

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Is my non-compete agreement enforceable in New York State?

Whether your non-compete agreement is enforceable under these circumstances depends on how it is worded, among other things. Just because your...

Is what this company doing legal? Do I have any recourse?

Unless you have an individual employment contract or collective bargaining agreement that states otherwise, your employer can reduce your salary...

I was just let go from my job and want to file for unemployment insurance. I am still due vacation pay, should I still file ?

You should file now. When you receive your check for unused vacation, you will have to disclose it and it will be deducted from your unemployment...

My sales numbers were low and I was terminated because of this. Can I still file for unemployment ?

Yes, you can still file for unemployment. To successfully contest your claim, your employer would have to show that you were fired for misconduct,...