Questions answered by Denise Kingue-Bonnaig

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Im employed by roofing company, driver,helper. Question regarding employees being entitled to overtime pay, legal status?

Denise's answer | Answered on August 16, 2013

Please contact an experienced employment lawyer, ASAP to determine if violations of the NY State Labor Law/Wage Theft Prevention Act, or any other...

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My DON said if I keep using my FMLA I will be transferred to a different shift .

Denise's answer | Answered on August 15, 2013

Please contact an experienced employment lawyer, ASAP. The FMLA is not the most effective statute for addressing problems in the workplace, such...

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Are the overtime wages I am receiving illegal?

Denise's answer | Answered on August 14, 2013

Please consult with an experienced employment lawyer, ASAP. Do not confront or approach your employer about the situation, until and unless you...

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Is this sexual harassment and can I sue company for compensation?

Denise's answer | Answered on August 13, 2013

Please consult with an experienced employment lawyer, ASAP, so that you receive sound legal advice on how to assert your rights while protecting...

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Can i sue against my employer ?

Denise's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Yes, you (and your fellow employees) may still assert claims under statutes such as the NY State Labor Law/Wage Theft Prevention Act. It’s in your...

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Unacceptable change to Employment Agreement

Denise's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

We don’t have enough information to determine what impact your resignation will have on ensuring that the ‘altered offer’ you agreed to, will be...

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If my attorney negotiates a severance package and I am not OK with the settlement, am I obligated to take it?

Denise's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Am I to understand that you retained your attorney after he or she informed you that, in his or her opinion, you would get 3 months to a year of...

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Can employers videotape employees without consent

Denise's answer | Answered on July 03, 2013

Your situation must be reviewed carefully by an experienced employment lawyer. As Russell Adler indicated, if you are a union members this may be...

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Can I sue my employer for this?

Denise's answer | Answered on July 02, 2013

Please ensure you have a back-up of all the texts-take a print out if possible. If you don’t know how to do that, use a digital camera to...

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Is a nondisparagement agreement legal?

Denise's answer | Answered on June 28, 2013

Alix Rubin makes a good point. Also, I usually negotiate with the company to ensure that the non-disparagement clause is mutual, i.e. that at...

Denise Kingue-Bonnaig's Answers (258)

Im employed by roofing company, driver,helper. Question regarding employees being entitled to overtime pay, legal status?

My DON said if I keep using my FMLA I will be transferred to a different shift .

Are the overtime wages I am receiving illegal?

Is this sexual harassment and can I sue company for compensation?

Can i sue against my employer ?

Unacceptable change to Employment Agreement

If my attorney negotiates a severance package and I am not OK with the settlement, am I obligated to take it?

Can employers videotape employees without consent

Can I sue my employer for this?

Is a nondisparagement agreement legal?