I would like to sue for hostile environment.

If it is medically necessary for you to provide care to your mother, and the employer is covered by the FMLA (which covers employers with 50 of...

What recourse do I have if any

If you truly had that reaction to the cleaner, they would probably be legally obligated to change the type of cleaner they use as a reasonable...

What can I do so this never happens to anyone else.

Nothing, unless you were forced to resign because of unlawful discrimination or harassment based on your age, race, color, sex, disability,...

If you are truly an independent contractor, you would not be entitled to overtime. But many (if not most) people classified as independent...

Am I stuck working where I am?

It's hard to say without reviewing your agreement. However, non-compete clauses in connection with the sale of a business will typically be...

Is it illegal for a salary manager to take a portion of the tips made from a dinner party in a restaurant?

Yes, it is illegal. However, a restaurant can charge a mandatory service charge to a dinner party or banquet held at the restaurant to cover...

Is this discrimination or harassment?

If you can show that your anxiety is the result of some type of disability, you might have a case for disability discrimination. If you're simply...

Can I sue for psychological damages caused from management neglect? If so, how much can I be compensated? What else can I do?

This sounds like a potential case of serious sexual harassment, and an ineffective response by your employer. You should consult a qualified...

Would NYC be to far for a lawyer, or could anyone recommend anyone. What kind of distance would be appropriate?

I cannot speak for others, but I do not think it is too far to retain an NYC attorney.

Can a text message to come in be used for call in pay ?

If this happened over a long period of time, or to lots of other employees, an attorney might be interested in taking the case. Otherwise your best...