What's the best way to find a reputable New York City-based employment lawyer who offers a contingent fee option?

Avvo.com and/or Superlawyers.com are both useful options for attorney research.

How long does an employer have until they pay me for hours worked?

They should pay you timely, but the Department of Labor generally will not step in until pay is two weeks late.

Is deducting time to penalize an employee legal?

That is not legal. Employees must be paid for the time they actually work.

Do I need to provide the NY Licensing Board my court documents for a misdemeanor in which my record was sealed?

Most likely, yes.

Just went back to work I'm only working abt 13 hours shouldn't I get alittle more money from workers comp

If you post your question again under the workers' compensation heading you may more responses.

I was fired and assualted by my employer. There is a police report & order of protection. Appeal by phone on 5/7/13. Help

You will need to attend your hearing and provide the proof you describe, such as the police report and the order of protection.

I feel discriminated at work

If you feel that his actions against you are motivated by some form of discrimination, schedule a free consultation with an experienced employment...

If I quit my job for good reason can I still get unemployment??

My gut reaction was different than attorney Forman's, but in the end it will only matter what the Unemployment Agency's Administrative Law Judge...

Is it better to resign or get terminated due to not being able to come back to work after FMLA to claim unemployment later?

If you resign you cannot collect unemployment. But if you fail to return to work it will likely be considered a for-cause termination and you will...

The EEOC enforcement unit generally means that Alternate Dispute Resolution has failed. Usually, in my experience, the EEOC investigates and then...