Is this against the law?

If your employer did not inform you in advance that your pay would be less than what you were originally told, then you may have a claim for unpaid...

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Can I sue for a wrongful termination?

Assuming you worked enough hours in the last 12 months to qualify, you may have a claim under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

It sounds like you were entitled to a raise due to your increased responsibilities. Unfortunately, unless you had a contract or your employer did...

I was laid off and recently filed a claim with the department of labor regarding my unpaid wages. What else can I do?

The owners of the company are personally liable for the payment of any unpaid wages to their former employees. The fact that the company filed for...

Should I pursue an unpaid bonus? I accepted a letter of employment that included a $5,000 bonus for the successful implementatio

Yes, based on the information you've provided, you should pursue the bonus. It also sounds like the non-compete would not be enforceable. You...

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I worked in NY and Live in NJ, do i have to use a NY law firm

Your best bet is to use a lawyer licensed in New York who regularly practices in New York and is familiar with New York's wage and hour laws. Many...

What are my legal rights, wasnt given any paperwork to sign during or prior.Can they do thatDo I have a case to sue my employer?

If you have reason to believe you were let go because of your immigration status, national origin, race, age, sex, disability or any other ...

If I take a job in a different career field, do I have to pay back my LTD company?

It is unlikely you would have to reimburse the insurance company for the LTD payments you received. In fact, some policies provide additional...

Is legal for my employer to lower my salary ?

Yes, so long as your employer informed you of your new pay before making the change.

An employee has been, as rumor has it, acting poorly( meeting a minimum productivity standard) to get fired and collect.

You would have to prove that the employee committed "gross misconduct" for unemployment benefits to be denied. Generally, poor performance does...