If I go on unemployment, does my employer have to keep paying their part of the premium for my benefits? I'm in New York.

Mr. White is correct. If you elect COBRA, you will have to pay the full amount of the premium plus a 2 percent administrative fee, unless your...

I approached HR 2 months ago asking about a very low bonus. I was just laid-off with 60 days notice and 24 week severance packag

The notice and severance package you describe sounds reasonable on its face. However, you should review the details carefully with legal counsel...

Can I sue for my job for discrimination?

If you believe you were treated differently from your coworker due to a protected characteristic such as your sex, age, race, religion, ethnicity, ...

Can I sue my boss if he knowingly allowed me to work with hazardous material without being medically cleared to wear arespirator

If you suffered a medical condition or lost your job as a result, you would likely have a claim against your employer.

Unemployment appeal hearing.

If your wife's pay stubs show that her hours were reduced, that's your proof, along with her testimony at the hearing. However, she would likely...

If I give my employer two weeks notice and I am fired before the two weeks are over, am I eligible for unemployment benefits?

Yes, but only for the time period between when you were fired and when you would have resigned.

Assuming you are not a member of a union and you do not have an employment agreement, you are an at-will employee. This means you can resign at...

What repercussions are there if I fire an employee for not being able to physically perform a job due to injury?

The answer will depend on a number of factors, including whether the lower back pain is due to a work-related injury, how many employees you have,...

The owner of the company I work for is harrasing me, once he found out I was receiving treatment for bipolar he has been worse

You may have a claim for disability discrimination.

Is it considered a resignition or a termination of employment?

Since your employer moved up your termination date, it may be considered a termination for that time period, and you may be entitled to...