How should I pursue legal action (if possible) while resigning for racial harassment and hostile work environment?

An attorney would probably advise you strongly not to resign. A court might find that the conduct you described was not severe enough to warrant...

If her primary duty is management, it is unlawful for her to share in tips. An employment attorney experienced in wage and hour matters will be...

Employment overtime issue. I worked for a hotel for almost 18 months. Shift varies 7/3,3/11 or 11 to 7. However, almost always

You and your co-workers are entitled to be paid for all time you actually worked. If you were actually working 15-20 minutes extra per day, that...

Do I have to agree to a background check after getting hired?

If they find out you worked for CVS and failed to put in on your resume, they can probably fire you for resume fraud.

I'm concerned my former boss is going beyond policy and negatively impacting my job opportunities. How can I know for sure?

Most companies now have a policy of providing only dates of employment, position held, and last pay rate in response to reference requests. The...

Can my NJ employer fire me? Would I be able to get unemployment benefits?

One hour travel probably would not be considered a compelling reason to leave your employment. Therefore, I doubt you would be able to obtain...

Am I able to sue for being bullied at work? Job location Long Island , New York

This sounds like a normal workplace conflict that is not covered under the employment discrimination or harassment laws. There is not yet a cause...

Can I Sue for harassment

If you were harassed because of your sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, or some other protected characteristic, and your employer...

I found out my former employer fired me for reasons other than what I was told..

If your former employer knowingly gave a third party a false reason for your termination, you might have a claim for defamation. Of course, more...

Strength of Verbal Contracts in NYS?

It depends on the type of contract and whether the verbal exchanges were sufficiently detailed to create a contract. More information is needed.