I WAS RECENTLY TERMINATED, I FOUND A IPAD ON MY JOB I CONTACT THE OWNER BY EMAIL LEAVING MY NAME AND NUMBER OWNER DID CALL ME

That sounds extremely unfair, but unfortunately it would not be illegal in the absence of a union or some kind of contractual agreement. I am sorry.

During an unemployment appeals hearing in NY.

Contact the ALJ and attempt to produce the individual.

How do I even begin to represent myself at my upcoming unemployment hearing based on my manager claiming insubordination?

Tell the story you have told us, specifically that the manager said he/she would lie about your resignation.

You should consult with an experienced employment attorney in your area.

I have a dental lab and work for dentist. one dentist ows me a large amount of money .i would like to lean his property .

You would need to go to court in order to obtain a judgment first.

On a minute notice I was advised by my employer to take vacation in the assumption that I'm "burned out" after hurricane Sandy.

It sounds like you were suspended and your manager was nice about it.

I feel like I am being harassed by my director, is going through eeoc my only option

You have an array of options available to help you deal with discrimination and sexual harassment, the EEOC, the New York State Division of Human...

I got fired – what can I do?

This sounds like an extremely odd situation, I would speak to an experienced employment attorney before you do anything else.

Employer lost I-9 form.

Hopefully, this article will be of some use to you: http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/03/pf/security_employees/index.htm

My Rights as an employee?

You sound like you may have some viable claims, you should speak to an experienced employment attorney immediately.