Can the employer deny unemployment in this situation in New york?

If your husband leaves voluntarily after one week he will not be eligible for unemployment, unless he can prove that he left because his employer...

Was going to be demoted and put on probation for hospital stay

Provided you followed your employer's policy for notifying your supervisor or human resources of your need for time off due to a medical condition,...

I am pregnant and considering switching jobs. Can I trust in the terms regarding a maternity leave made in the job offer?

Ms. Brown is right -- get it in writing! Yes, you should still qualify for NYSDI.

Are there exceptions to the statute of limitations law pertaining to wrongful, arbitrary and capricious termination?

A thorough review of the circumstances of your employment termination is required to determine your cause(s) of action and the applicable...

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My boss told me last friday that she was eliminating my 40hr work week to 32hrs so she didn't have to pay me vaction time and

Yes, employers can unilaterally change their policies without notice, so long as the change is not in violation of any law. New York does not...

Can I sue for pain and suffering or hardship on top of back pay and benefits?

You should speak with your union representative to determine if you can still file a grievance. It is likely that you have to go through the union...

I got a letter in the mail claiming i sexually harrassed someone at my job, what should i do?

If the letter is from the alleged victim or from your company's Human Resources Department or your supervisor, you may wish to respond calmly with...

Can a Thrift store company terminate you for calling out one day?

It depends on what the company's time off policy is, how it is enforced, and whether you followed the policy. It also depends on why you needed...

I am a part-time employee working full time hours, is my employer required to make me am actual full time employee after time?

If your employer provides certain benefits to employees who work the same number of hours per week as you do, then you should receive those...

I worked at a hair salon as a receptionist. I've worked at the salon for 7 years but 2 yrs ago it was taken over by new owners.

It will help your unemployment and workers' compensation claims to state your true wages, as your recovery will be based on what you were paid. ...