Can a company policy which commenced in 2016 stating what is payable in the event of redundancy operate retrospectively?

New York is an "at will" state, which means generally that you are not entitled to any severance pay by law. Your severance entitlement is...

I just got a statement in the mail I am being sued I work 2 jobs.. how does court determine which to garnish

I don't have an answer from you about garnishment. But may I direct you to call United Way's "2-1-1" help line? The United Way has counselors in...

Can an employer take a bonus payment back out of my account?

Did you earn the bonus? If no, then sorry, you can't keep money that does not belong to you, even when paid to you in error.

I would want to know (1) "how big" is the lifetime pension, and (2) how many years had the executive director previously worked and (3) other...

If you are referring to "paid time off" that has been accrued, this answer depends on state law, so it could vary for different locations. In New...

If your contract allows you to be cut off, then refusing to give it to your new employer (new owner of the paper) is not going to help you. If you...

My company changed hands, and at time of change no employee was paid out "carryover" vacation time. Is this legal?

Your company was bought, and has a new owner, but you have not experienced any termination of employment. Your company (with new owner) needs to...

Can I sue a 401k retirement broker?

I am speculating that the Company is waiting for an IRS Determination Letter on the qualified status of the 401(k) Plan before processing...

If you get fired because you refuse to sign a non-compete, are you entitled to severence? What rights do you have?

If you are not a participant in a severance plan or party to an employment contract, you do not have a right to severance in New York (or any...

No, they are not required to provide employer paid health insurance. You should negotiate sufficient salary so that you can buy your own health...