Canadian citizen on L2 visa doing contract work for Canadian company

I would suggest re-posting this question in the immigration forum on Avvo.com. You may receive more detailed responses.

Can my ex- employer still use my name to refer his clients if I'm not working for the company any longer.

I suggest contacting an employment attorney or the department of labor immediately about getting your last week of pay owed to you.

Will the NY human rights division be able to help me with a retaliation case by my employer?

This does not sound like a New York State Division of Human Rights matter. I suggest contacting an experienced employment attorney.

I was in the middle of a very manic episode... I'm bipolar and brought marijuana into work and was fired is this a legal firing?

Unfortunately, given the nature of the offense there is very little my firm could do to assist you. I am sorry.

What constitues a hostile work environment and harassment in the workplace?

Attorney Gold is absolutely correct. The real question here is why were you singled out?

I agree that you could probably resign for this reason and, if you prove it, still receive benefits. However, I would instead recommend refusing to...

I am wondering whether there will be any legal ramifications if I quit my job without giving the 4 weeks notice specified.

Aside from a poor reference, it is unlikely that you will experience legal consequences unless you work in an industry which specifically requires...

Is it defamation of my character when a director of nursing accuses me of prescribing medications ?

The answer will lie in if the director is intentionally making false statements or may have simply expressed suspicions or beliefs about you.

What are my next steps for unemployment insurance?

Talk to your workers' compensation attorney about the back payments. Don't like to the unemployment agency, you will likely go a very long time...

The entire office heard my boss on Friday say she was firing me and looking for someone to fill my position.

By not going in, you are essentially resigning and may not receive unemployment benefits.