Good afternoon. First, I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing such a wrong and stressful situation. The good news is that there is recourse. ...

Hello Aavo inquirer, My condolences on the difficult employment situation. To answer your question: if you do not have an employment contract, or...

Would the owner of a business have access to a listing/directory of all his employees that work for him, even if that person

That's a good question. Legally, there is nothing to prevent the owner of a business from having access to a listing / directory of any or all of...

What do I do? Labor law violation?

Hello - I am sorry to hear that you're experiencing this situation. You definitely have grounds to contact the NYS Dept of Labor (you can also...

(A.) How do I start a Corp. or Llc.? (B.) Is there a service or program that allows one w/ bad credit to get a business loan?

Congratulations on forming your own business! There are some differences -- different tax implications and differing legal obligations and rights...

Does New York City Human Rights Law still apply to me ?

Hello, and Happy New Year to you, To answer your question: the NYC Human RIghts Law applies to you, if you work in New York City (regardless of...

Can she take money from me because of these shirts? Can she hold both of my paychecks? How do handle this situation?

Hello. First off, I'm sorry to hear that you are having these challenges from your former employer. I know how stressful these situations are. ...

Am I bound by a non solicit clause in my contract if I was not offered any severance ?

Hello. I'm sorry to hear that you were terminated from your position - that certainly can be quite stressful. In response to your question: the...

Does the employer HAVE to conduct a good-faith investigation when they receive a discrimination/harassment complaint?

Hello, I saw your question posed, and thought I'd help you out. The short answer is: YES, the employer absolutely has to conduct a good faith...

Are 1099 ineligible for direct deposit?

Hello. To answer your question, there are a number of companies which allow you to pay a 1099 independent contractor with direct deposit. Thus, it...