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,...

Yes, you may lose your benefits for not attending an orientation. Go back to your local unemployment office and sign up for the next scheduled...

Can an employer deduct employee vacation days when the office is closed due to a hurrican but the employee wants to work?

While this doesn't seem fair to the employee, the answer is yes, unless your union or individual contract states otherwise.

Do I have legal ground for lawsuit if fired because I reported my employer to IRS for misclassification?

If that happens, you may have a claim under the anti-retaliation provision of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

My coworker and I were asked to document a complaint concerning a physician's behavior towards us in writing.

It depends on many factors, including the nature of your complaint, your employer's policy regarding complaints of this nature, and whether your...