As an RN returning to work after surgery, tested positive for marijuana, now terminated, can u collect unemployment?

That determination will be up to the Department of Labor, so you should absolutely apply for benefits.

We are three partners who opened LLC in NJ ?

Your question is quite nuanced and you need to seek (and most likely hire) a tax attorney, not an employment lawyer.

Are employers required to hand out company handbooks?

A company is not required by law to issue an employee handbook (though some policies, like vacation pay, must be stated in writing), so this policy...

New York Supreme: Can the words "on or before" X date be entered into a Preliminary Conference Stipulation and Order?

"On or before" is common - parties rarely state exact dates for things like depositions in a PC Order.

Which is more effective in this situation - department of labor wage claim vs employment attorney wage claim ?

As the prior responder notes, the amount in question is a big consideration. That said, you're generally more likely to get a faster outcome with...

I have a question about the scope of a non-compete agreement

This lays good groundwork for an argument that the non-compete should not be enforceable in your situation. It's probably wise, however, to...

I was employed in New York. I was wrongfully denied unemployment benefits. I appealed and won. Can I sue for the wrongful deny?

No - that is why there is an appeal process, to challenge an earlier incorrect decision.

Can I file for unemployment insurance if my boss did not withhold UI ins. FICA & other taxes off my check?

Go ahead and file for benefits -- the DOL will contact the employer and do it's own investigation as to whether you are entitled to benefits and...

Probably not, but the devil is in the details. Considering what's at stake, it would be prudent to discuss the details (off line for certain) of...

I was forced to resign a job after 21 years. They offered me a ridiculously low amount and a legal letter that i must sign asap

This is definitely negotiable, but an employment lawyer will be able to tell you how strong your position is with regard to negotiation and also to...