I got hurt on the job I was out for almost a month, and returned. Now I am out again for a weeks .Can my employer fire me,

You may also be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) depending on the size or your employer, how long you have worked there, and...

I am employed at an office where my office manager makes our place of employment a hostile working environment. Not a day goes

It sounds like a very difficult situation, however, the discrimination laws only cover hostile work environments on the basis of race, gender,...

What legal actions can be taken,

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against or interfere with (which includes discrimination)...

H1B mass layoff

It's unclear on what basis your employer was required to give you notice - was it in the employment contract? If so, it is required under New York...

Is it legal in NY for my employer to make me wait until i get my next check (2 weeks) to pay me for 15 hours they left out?

It depends on what you do. The applicable law is New York Labor Law Section 191 (you can google it) - generally you have to be paid at least twice...

I was fired and my former employers are trying to deny my unemployment issuance, claiming it is because I failed a drug test.

Could you please post a follow-up clarifying what happened so that the contributors here can more accurately answer your question? If you're...

Can i sue my previous employer for not allowing me to take a lunch break? after being terminated?

This is a perfect example of why AVVO should not allow attorneys to answer questions outside of the state(s) they are admitted to practice...

I am an african-american woman who has been told quite often that when i speak im being aggressive and is often asked to lower "

If your supervisor permits the same "aggressive" tone from male or non-black employees in your position, then it is possible you are being...

Unfortunately, discrimination on the basis of educational focus is not prohibited at law. Best of luck. This is a general answer to a general...

After filing workers comp claim ,My supervisor is telling me "You should have sucked it up old man Thanks"

This sounds more like you're worried about retaliation for filing your claim or age discrimination when you come back to work. What you can do...