If i resign from my job am i entitled to my vacation pay?

No, unless the company has a policy that it pays out earned but unused vacation days. There is no law in New York that requires companies to pay...

Terminated after coming back on sick leave

You should consult an attorney.

Is there a cap on the amount of damages one can be awarded if the judge finds in favor of them in an employment action suit.

Some laws have a cap of damages and others do not. It depends on which laws you claim were violated.

No, an employer may not withhold a paycheck.

Fired for my past criminai record

Both the New York State Human Rights Law (covers the state of New York) and the New York City Human Rights Law (covers the 5 boroughs) protect...

If your case has sex discrimination, disability, hostile work environment and retaliation; can you win your case on proving one?

Yes.

Is it legal to make exempt employees clock in and out to scrutinize thier time or does this make them non-exempt?

I am assuming that you mean employees exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and/or the New York...

Can an illiegal alien sue employer for slave labor?

Yes, employees who are here illegally may recover unpaid wages (minimum wage and overtime). Please take a look at this website for more...

Can I be denied employment at a financial firm because of a dismissed and sealed misdemeanor in NY?

In New York, an employer may not (with some exceptions) inquire about an arrest (that is not then pending) that did not lead to a conviction. If...