My role is being made redundant by my company , but they are trying to fire me - How should I proceed?

It's a common misconception that private sector employees have a right to bring a lawsuit for an unfair termination. Regardless, the restructuring...

Having an issue with a commission agreement. I need to write one up and make sure I don't screw myself.

I happen to be drafting a motion now on a case involving a poorly drafted commissions agreement. Failing to get legal consultation on these...

I'm getting paid under the table...? (I got paid in cash today and I never filled out anything other than the application.)

This is likely an unlawful employment arrangement for a number of reasons, but more facts are needed before reliable advice can be provided. You...

Is it legal for my employer to classify commissions this way?

New York has very strict laws with respect to commissions which require a written commissions agreement and defined terms such as when a commission...

I keep getting my paycheck days late and sometimes weeks late. Im getting fees and bills are late. what can i do.

Under NY law, your employer must pay you within 7 days after the end of the week in which you earned the wages. If your employer is not doing...

Do I have a case if I am forced to work under someone harassed me even when the harassment got me sick and depressed?

While your hostile work environment claims may not be protected by the law, in the event that your request for an accommodation for your...

Can an employer give out a loan and reduce your salary rather than take it after posting payroll taxes? ex:700 dollar salary 650

It is illegal in NY state under NYLL Section 193 for an employer to recoup a loan by deducting from your wages. The NY DOL recently issued an...

I agree and would add that if you displace a paid employee or perform work also performed by paid staff, odds are you are improperly classified as...

My former employer refuses to pay , citing a time sheet disparity . Is this legal and what steps can I take to get them to pay ?

Work that an employer "permits" is compensable and a good faith dispute is not a defense to payment. So this is illegal. You could file in small...

I have a huge feeling i am about to be fired "let go" from my job...I have been sick.. & have doctors notes & am on alot of meds

You should seek a free legal consult from an employment lawyer on Avvo. All of the firms, including my firm, provide this service. It sounds like...