I would like to know my rights as an independent contractor? Do I have rights to ask my employer about raise, sick days and etc?

The short answer is that, as an independent contractor, you are not entitled to any of those things. However, you may be an employee who has been...

Reopen employment lawyer case for fraud with judge and id theft cybercrimes scams

For the reasons that the other posters above stated, it seems that you may be unable to do anything. However, you can have an attorney review the...

Construction company favoring older females..

While it is less common and perhaps more difficult to establish, claims for "reverse" discrimination are sometimes possible. You should consult...

Do i have a lawsuit case? I now have pains in my back, shoulder and ancle.

You should consult with an employment attorney to determine, at a minimum, whether you were paid correctly for all of the hours that you worked,...

Is there anything I can do legally to combat this?

If you can prove that she treated you this way for an unlawful reason (e.g., discrimination), then you might have a claim, but otherwise, there is...

Should I be making an EEOC complaint for retaliatory behavior, and should I be bringing suit against this company?

It seems that you may have a claim for discrimination and/or retaliation. You should contact an employment attorney to review your case. Note...

Would it be unreasonable/unwise for an employer to ask for medical documentation or deny?

The request for medical documentation itself is not unlawful. However, if you believe you are being treated differently than the other employees...

Got notice from Credit Suisse to start working next Monday, I quit my current job, but being told that they ran out of budget

You should have an attorney review any documents that you have to determine what your rights are. If you had a contract with Credit Suisse, it...

What is the likelihood of negotiating for Severence? What should the employee do now to ensure they have sufficient evidence?

As you note in your question, and as the posters above have said, any exception to the "at-will" rule would have to come from UK law because the...

New York does allow working papers for minors, but the age of the individual would not change the classification of employee versus independent...