Would there be a way to be compensated for this?

As others here have said, unless you are a bona fide manager, you are entitled to overtime for any hours worked in excess of 40 in a single week....

Although more facts are needed, a NYS employer with 4 or more employees must reasonably accommodate an employee with a disability unless it causes...

Does New York City Human Rights Law still apply to me ?

Also note that although you have one year to file an administrative charge under the NYS or NYC Human Rights Laws, you can file a lawsuit directly...

How should I go about handling the situation because I need my job?

Your question does not contain nearly enough factual detail for someone to give you an opinion. But generally my colleague is correct when he...

Suing financial firm for discrimination harassment and hostile work environment

If the facts are as you describe, I am sure an employment attorney would be interested in a consultation. There are many qualified employment...

My employer is looking for a replacement for me while im pregnant and didnt quit. Is that legal? I specified I want to come back

If you are asking whether your employer has the right to hire a temporary replacement for you while you are out on maternity leave, then the answer...

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I have a mean and a bullying coworker. What legal action is available and how much could I hope to gain through a suit?

Although there is no law against general bulling yet, if he is making remarks about your perceived sexual orientation or comments that are sexual...

Can the owner of a restaurant keep electronic tips and make employees share tips with him so he can keep them for himself

As others here have said, it is unlawful for an owner to keep or share in tips intended for service personnel.

My former employer owes me less than $5000. He simply wants to spite me now due to the nature of our animosity. To be clear:

Personally, I would go to the DOL and file a complaint. He's just going to jerk you around and delay if you go to small claims, and then even if...

Linking Sarbanes Oxley to a FLSA lawsuit

Even assuming the company you work for is covered by SOX, that does not seem like the type of claim to which SOX would apply.