I am a tipped employee can my employer change what I have claimed for tips to more than I even made in a week

It is generally unlawful for an employer to inflate declared tip amounts and to make employees pay for sales tax. More facts would be needed to...

Is there any pregnancy protection here?

Yes, there are very strict federal, state, and NYC laws forbidding pregnancy discrimination. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination by employers...

Can i sue my employer for not paying me overtime?

Yes, absolutely. Unless you were a salaried, exempt employee, you are entitled to overtime.

Was I discriminated against?

It might be discrimination depending on the nature of the offense and whether it relates to the position you applied for. You need to consult with...

Yes, as long as it is not an area where employees change clothes, shower, bathroom, etc.

Generally, if you are filing directly in court, you can sue under both without losing the opportunity for punitive damages. If you are filing an...

The general answer is yes, you can change policies going forward, but you cannot take away paid time off that has already accrued under the old...

Should a general manager of a franchise restaurant be made to pay money back when a deposit is stolen?

No, that is illegal under NY law. Point him to the unlawful wage deductions section of the NY Labor Law (Sec. 193) and speak with an attorney right...

Generally you cannot be fired for needing time off for surgery. However, if you have the ability to schedule the surgery at a time that is more...

Do I have a valid claim for age discrimination or hostile work environment based on my age?

You might have a valid claim, depending on all of the facts, especially since you say that sexist and racist language is being used in the...