Can I sue?

Do you think some kind of discrimination or retaliation motivated this complaint?

Can I get some legal advice, please?

We don't really know what kind of evidence your employer has, so what I recommend is speaking with a local criminal attorney and being frank about...

Can I add lost wages and travel expenses to a small claim that took place in another state?

I don't know that a small claims judge would grant you those items, but you can certainly ask.

Your doctor would be the only one who could diagnose you with such a condition.

I recommend speaking to HR, they should accommodate you.

Easiest answer is that it depends on the depth of the background check in question I believe.

If your attorney stated that you were on leave to the ALJ, but you resigned and have proof does the ALJ decision still hold

Difficult to say, I think an attorney would have to really dig through the transcripts and decision here before they could offer you an opinion.

A substitute position is probably temporary, but your union should be able to answer this definitively for you.

Timeline for an Article 78 in Monroe County Supreme Court?

As long as you file in time, the actual time it takes for the matter to play out will be dependent upon the judge you are assigned.

NEW YORK MEDICAL LEAVE/ If Im working for about 22 weeks can i then make my application to take time off from the 26 week date?

The law is so new, I am not sure anyone knows yet. Why not try asking HR?