Can my employers change my pay rate without notice?

Most states require notice of a change in rate in pay be provided. Consider speaking to your state's department of labor.

Can I get unemployment?

If you've already been offered a job, what period of time would you be applying for UE benefits for?

Am I in any legal trouble or can I be terminated from a job if I failed a drug test for a controlled substance?

In most states that would be a legal reason to be terminated.

Can I apply for unemployment while awaiting short term disability approval?

In most states, I believe you must be present in the state and capable of working. There may be an issue applying for UE benefits if you have...

"am i being taken advantage of by my employer?" "what are my options?"

Unless you feel some form of discrimination might be motivating this disparate treatment, there is not much I could advise you to do beyond...

If you feel that you are being targeted on the basis of your national origin, it may be worth speaking to a local employment attorney.

That sounds like something that an employment attorney could potentially assist you with if you are still timely.

What should I do if I blew a single violation in my smartstart machine?

This does not appear to be a question of employment law, it may make more sense to contact the attorney who handled your criminal matter.

1. You may have a comp claim. 2. Contact the NYS Dept. of Labor: Wage Enforcement Division for free assistance in collecting the wages you are owed.

What is the best way to introduce evidence of reverse discrimination?

If you are having difficulties introducing evidence or attacking the credibility of a witness whose motivations are questionable, I would urge you...