There are a number of categories of employee that are exempt from overtime pay. Here's the link to the USDOL for a discussion of the categories of...

What can I do now? I'm pro se in a divorce action in NY & motioned for a support modification, which was denied by the"divorce

This question is best answered by the matrimonial lawyers on AVVO. I will refile it for you. Good luck.

How would you decide among employment attorneys?

You may need to consult with an attorney who would be wiling to advise you which choice would be preferable. Or, you can attempt to make the...

What do I legally owe my nanny if I am terminating her effective immediately?

Assuming that the nanny was an at will employee, you are required only to pay her for the work she did at the rate you had agreed to pay her. If...

I felt as if I was discriminated, what should I do?

You should have a discussion with an employment lawyer to obtain an opinion whether you have a case for discrimination. The full details of your...

You understand perfectly the marked pleading requirements. Good luck with your case.

I RECEIVED A SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION. A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST ME AND A BUSINESS THAT NO LONGER IS IN EXISTENCE.

I am sorry to hear that you have been served with a summons in the Eastern District. It is never a good time to receive one, and this time of the...

Can my employer fire me for getting hurt not on the job?

Sorry to hear about your injury. What the employer did may be a violation of NY and federal anti-discrimination laws. An employee who suffers an...

If the Pre-Argument Conference section of a Notice of Appeal is improper, can you make a motion to throw out the notice?

Pursuant to 600.17(h) "any attorney who, without good cause shown, fails to file the materials listed in subdivisions (a) or (g),...shall be...

How will I be protected by NYS Whistleblower laws in a school workplace setting?

You should invest in a consultation with a lawyer. The protection afforded you may not be as clear as you believe. Labor Law § 740 prohibits...