I've worked at the same job for 5 yrs. as a freelancer, working 40+ hrs, same shift. Is this illegal

Attorney Forman is correct, freelancers generally receive a 1099 form. Your status as independent contractor versus employee will be determined...

Basicly i want to know what option's do I have to get payed holiday pay

Your union president threatened your employment because you asked a question? It sounds like there is more going on here than we can know.

Can an employer tell an employee who they may socialize with. eg a nurse (assist manager) cannot socialize with people

Your employer can limit who you socialize with at work. In New York State, the employer cannot generally limit your off-duty activities unless...

Can a private agreement between an employer and union circumvent the language in the Collective bargaining agreement (CBA)?

Unfortunately, I believe an attorney would need to see the actual collective bargaining agreement before we could speak to this issue.

It is perfectly legal to ask and it is perfectly reasonable for you to refuse. The attorney above however makes a strong point, you may wish to...

Do employers have to honor school schedules?

Unfortunately, attorney Kim is correct.

Employment and Pregnancy

You may have a potential claim discrimination based upon your gender and your pregnant status. An attorney would probably need to talk to you at...

Have filed against my employer with human rights of nys: need a lawyer on contigency or HRLY..

It sounds like you should arrange for a free consultation with an experienced employment attorney. Sit down with she/he and discuss your options...

Can an individual file a second EEOC charge after already receiving RTS for different charges?

If your complaints are timely and the matters you are complaining of are not the same matters for which you have already filed with the EEOC then...

Can I become a nurse and work in a hospital or nursing home with a certificate of disposition. I was arrested for only 2 days

It will depend on the nature of the underlying crime.