Do I have a case for age discrimination? Facts: Laid off. 37 yrs with company 59 yrs old

There is no way you can get a reliable answer to this question without having a one-on-one discussion with an employment lawyer who can address all...

I have a New York state labor employment related question, in westchester county regarding hours and overtime pay..etc

You are entitled to overtime pay (time and one-half is correct) and that fact that you are paid in cash and off the books has nothing to do with...

I want to hire marketer(s and pay them 100 dollars for each referral they bring into my practice. Is this legal or Illegal? Why?

If you hire them as independent contractors and not employees, this is permissible problem from an employment law perspective.

There is no maximum. The part-time / full-time distinction is really only relevant for determining which employees are eligible for benefits under...

Are the overtime wages I am receiving illegal?

It sounds like your employer is using what is called the "fluctuating workweek method" of calculating overtime which is lawful in some...

Is a severance package conditioned upon me having to appear for depositions on behalf of my former employer legal?

It's not unusual for an employer to condition severance pay on continued cooperation with legal matters (particularly if there is some ongoing...

How long does a ny based company need to give to review a severance package under applicable employment laws?

There is no minimum. You get the 21 days if you are over 40, but that does not apply to you. It is lawful for the company to give you only 7 days...

I was jobless for 2 months, given check with no funds, and now employer wont give a solution what should i do?

File a claim with the NYS Dept. of Labor for the unpaid wages against the former restuarant and the owner. There is no cost associated so your...

Can i sue against my employer ?

Yes, you have as many as 6 years under New York law to pursue unpaid wages/overtime, but only 2 (sometimes 3) years under federal law. As a...

Employer direct deposited my final check in my checking and over paid me by 3 days (salary)

Agreed that your employer is entitled to the money - their recourse, however, is to ask you for it and if you refuse, they can sue you for it in...