Can i file a lawsuit for wrongful termination and pain and suffering to a company that never gave me a break and stressed me out

Unfortunately New York is an "at-will" employment state meaning you can be fired for any reason or no reason, and you can quit for any reason or no...

That sounds pretty atrocious, but it may come down to the number of employees who work for the farm/corporation. Under state law, I believe that...

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I quit my job of 36 yrs being uncomfortable with the new owners business practices & was denied N.Y.S. benefits. Can I appeal?

Generally unemployment and other benefits are available only for non-voluntary termination. You can appeal, but the chances of success are likely...

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Mental health issues can be considered a "disability" for purposes of of anti-discrimination laws. As for the privacy violation, unless your...

How do I file an EEOC claim within New York state?

The link the above poster provided explains the process, however if you believe you have been the victim of discrimination it is generally a very...

Can I be fired because of one unfavorable review in a citysearch for my salon?

The poster above is correct in that employment is "at-will" in New York State and you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, except for...

What can i do when a company does difamation of character?

As the previous poster indicated, your employed may have a "qualified" privilege but does not have an "absolute" privilege to respond to such...

How do I protect my leads and commissions?

Unless you have an exclusivity contract - one stating that you are the exclusive sales representative for company B to buy from company A, they can...

I agree with the above posters - check the DOL website first. "freelancing" is a very nebulous term that could mean you are full time...

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Generally speaking the medium in which you are fired is irrelevant unless you have an employment contract requiring that termination be in writing...