Will I get my variable pay for Jan-Jun cycle?

To get a definitive and accurate answer, you would need to hire an attorney to review and analyze the exact language used in the plan documents....

Is it legal for an employer to write me up/fire me for calling off due to illness if I provide them with medical proof?

Generally, no, it is not legal. Most NY employers, regardless of size, are required to provide a reasonable amount of time off for any...

Ny state hair stylist. I get paid biweekly big corporation. Can they split my paycheck into 3 periods so I get no overtime.

You are entitled to overtime for any hours worked over 40 in any single work week. If your employer is playing around with your pay periods to...

How do I report a colleague for telling me a joke about a woman getting raped?

Do not quit. File a written complaint with HR. If they do not do anything, or you are retaliated against, consult a qualified employment attorney...

My job suspended me because I called out due to an illness. I provided a doctors note as documentation.

You might have a case for wrongful discharge based on "disability" under New York State and New York City Law, which require employers to...

Do I have to stay at work when I'm punched out for my 1/2hr lunch break??

They can require you to stay on the premises for lunch without pay, but your lunch period has to be uninterrupted. If your lunch period is...

Is there a way I can work at a for profit small business for free, but it not be an unpaid internship?

No, if they permit you to work they have to pay you at least minimum wage for each hour you work.

In NY State, an employer must distribute cash tips at the end of each shift, unless the employee voluntarily asks the employer to hold all cash...

Can a temporary employee sue for age discrimination causing loss of work?

Yes, temporary employees are covered under the discrimination laws. You should consult a qualified employment lawyer. Many of us offer free...

I agree that you probably have a valid claim for unpaid overtime for the past 6 years. You should contact an attorney experienced in wage and hour...