Questions answered by Michael P. Pappas

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What can I do? I'm a single transparent trying to figure out if this is legal?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

Gender identity discrimination is now illegal in New York City and New York State. You should contact a qualified employment attorney who can...

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Do I have a Case?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

If you truly believe the harassment is based on the fact that you're a man, you should file an internal complaint with your company and let them...

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Can employees/Ind. Contractors be held responsible for profit loss if they are not able to work for one day due to illness?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

If you are an employee, it would likely be considered an unlawful wage deduction under NY law.

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Would verbal abuse that is not directed toward my race, sex or age still be considered a Hostile Work Environment? Do I have any

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

Only if you can show that she treats you differently and more harshly than others because if your race, sex, age, disability, etc. For example, if...

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Is it legal for my employer to impose such a restriction in the non-compete?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

It depends on many factors, and this question cannot really be answered satisfactorily in this forum. You need to consult an attorney, who will...

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Is a non compete enforceable, how often are they won?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2016

I agree with my colleagues' answers. I would also note, as a practical matter, it will be very expensive for you to pursue legal action in court to...

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Does this constitute a hostile work environment, and if the employee quits because of this, would they be able to collect ue?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

There is no law against being a horrible boss. If you quit, it would be difficult to get unemployment under the circumstances you described.

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What are my legal options? Am I owed a full week's paycheck?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

According to the USDL, "an employer is not required to pay the full salary in the initial or terminal week of employment."

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Would you be able to raise a claim for equal pay act under these circumstances?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 04, 2016

If you are doing the same job as a male in the same place of employment and being paid less, you have a potential EPA claim. The burden would then...

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1099 in NYS or W2 employee?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 26, 2016

You and possibly many of your co-workers were likely being misclassified as "self-employed". You should contact a qualified employment attorney who...

Michael P. Pappas's Answers (166)

What can I do? I'm a single transparent trying to figure out if this is legal?

Do I have a Case?

Can employees/Ind. Contractors be held responsible for profit loss if they are not able to work for one day due to illness?

Would verbal abuse that is not directed toward my race, sex or age still be considered a Hostile Work Environment? Do I have any

Is it legal for my employer to impose such a restriction in the non-compete?

Is a non compete enforceable, how often are they won?

Does this constitute a hostile work environment, and if the employee quits because of this, would they be able to collect ue?

What are my legal options? Am I owed a full week's paycheck?

Would you be able to raise a claim for equal pay act under these circumstances?

1099 in NYS or W2 employee?