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I was arrested in 2008; I went through pre-trial diversion and the outcome was "nolle pros-comp pt. I made my employer aware of
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Answered on August 14, 2011
The New York City & State human rights laws prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal conviction unless what you were arrested...
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Can my employer terminate my position if I am unable to work due to a sudden Medical issue?
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Answered on August 11, 2011
If your medical issue is serious, and your employer had more than 50 employees, you worked there for at least a year and 1,250 hours during the...
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Employer terminates employee after learning employee had a stroke ... Is it grounds for a discrimination lawsuit ?
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Answered on August 11, 2011
This may be a violation of the FMLA, along with various state & federal discrimination laws. However to qualify for the FMLA, the employer must...
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Can I sue my employer for wrongful termination?
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Answered on August 11, 2011
You may have a case, but "Wrongful Termination" isn't the correct term. In New York, we have what is called "at will" employment which means you...
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Age discrimination grounds? Vastly more pay to someone younger & less experienced.
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Answered on August 08, 2011
This may be age discrimination, but one big question will be what other differences in terms of qualifications are there between the two of you. ...
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I am inquiring about the legal rights for someone that has been a victim of a hostile work envirment
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Answered on August 05, 2011
In order for a hostile work environment to be illegal in New York, it needs to be motivated by a prohibited characteristic (i.e. sex, race,...
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Can an employer cut you hourly pay after you quit?
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Answered on August 03, 2011
No. Payment for work already completed must be at the rate agreed upon prior your actually working those hours. They cannot legally retroactively...
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Unequal Pay
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Answered on August 01, 2011
I agree with the above two posters - get in touch with an employment attorney immediately. Your situation sounds more like a straightforward...
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Do i need a employment law attorney
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Answered on August 01, 2011
You should definitely consult with an employment attorney - typically sexual harassment complaints need to be reported to hr in order to preserve...
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I believe I have a wrongful termination claim under FMLA and ADA. I was being treated for Bi Polar disorder and PTSD and related
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Answered on July 27, 2011
You may have a case for violation of the FMLA/ADA and state disability discrimination law. However, you only get 12 weeks under the FMLA so there...
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