Discrimination and harassment are different, except under New York City law they are basically the same. I am familiar with these distinctions,...

I received an email from Avvo stating that I had been selected to answer this question, but it is an immigration matter, not something I handle. I...

Employers in New York are required to inform employees of the company's policy regarding sick, vacation, and personal leave. Here, you cited the...

I am sorry this is happening. In New York, employers are required to choose ahead of time (such as through a policy, offer letter, or employment...

I am very sorry this is happening. The employer and co-workers are acting inappropriately. The co-workers calling you a disparaging and demeaning...

If an employee is punched out, they should be relieved of all work. The definition of "work" is very broad, and based on the description above it...

Under the FMLA, you should not have been moved to a new team, because you have the right to be returned to your job.

Employers can make lawful deductions from employee pay for things like medical and dental. While pay deductions for having a short register are...

I’m sorry to hear this is happening. The printer is not leverage, it’s a risk to you because the employer could go to the police. You should give...

How can I convince my manager to terminate me now rather than wait for another 3 months?

I would not attempt to get your boss to terminate your employment. Instead, if you have a compromised immune system, you may need a reasonable...