If an employer states "Vacation time has no cash value." in their handbook, do they still need to pay for earned vacation time?
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Answered on July 25, 2013
Whether or not vacation time is payable upon termination of employment is controlled by employer policy. Given the language in the handbook, you...
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I was fired for drinking 2 shots of liquor off a clients desk. I know it was wrong to do but I am owed 1000.00 dollars unpaid.
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Answered on July 25, 2013
If your employer refuses to pay wages that are due, you can file a complaint with the State Department of Labor (no cost to you) to pursue your...
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Is it legal for my boss / employer to make me pay for customers who ran out on their bill?
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Answered on July 22, 2013
This is a clear violation of the labor law -- section 193 of the Labor law prohibits employers from charging employees for things such as customer...
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Can I bring discrimination charge's against my superviser.
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Answered on July 19, 2013
Generally, employers are actually prohibited from imposing "English Only" policies in the workplace unless there is a business justification. ...
Is it sexual harassment if you are accused of sleeping together w/ a coworker by your supervisor?
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Answered on July 19, 2013
Your question is a little unclear to me, but it it is not sexual harassment to have a consensual (key word) with a coworker. Few companies...
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I need an employment attorney. I wasn't hired under false pretenses. I was told by the Director and Mgr that I was qualified....
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Answered on July 16, 2013
Failure to hire claims are difficult to establish and the simple fact that you did not have a good meeting with one person, who is male and you are...
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How do big banks and financial institutions such as Bank of America do criminal background checks when hiring?
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Answered on July 10, 2013
They use third parties such as Equifax, Trans Union and other companies that gather such data. I expect they use one company which may or may not...
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If my attorney negotiates a severance package and I am not OK with the settlement, am I obligated to take it?
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Answered on July 10, 2013
You are the ultimate decision maker as to whether you will accept or not - your attorney can only give you his recommendation which you choose to...
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Can my boss remove funds from my paycheck to purchase unsold fundraiser merchandise?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
This deduction is unlawful under New York Labor Law (Section 193).
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Do I need an Employment Attorney?
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Answered on July 08, 2013
You have not identified any facts that indicate there was some unlawful reason (e.g., discrimination based on sex, age, race, etc.) you were...
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