I want to start a suit here in Manhattan at small claims court and my bills total around $ 8500 and the limit is $ 5000 per case

If your case is less than $5,000, you can bring it in small claims court. If it's more than $5,000, but less than $25,000, you can file in civil...

Can I apply for unemployment benefits? If so, how do I go about it?

You can only obtain unemployment insurance benefits if you are unemployed and looking for work.

EEOC closed my case they gave me a right to sue letter

You have a strict 90 days to file in federal court. You should consult with an attorney. It's common to receive a right to sue letter and still...

Ny Unemployment eligability .

If you are denied unemployment insurance, you can request a hearing to present your side of the story to an administrative law judge. The...

It may depend on the other employees position (are they the same as yours?) and whether you believe the unequal treatment is due to any...

Can i sue the newspapers?

There may be a defamation issue here, but an attorney would need more information. You should consult with someone about the specific facts and...

We run a gym in NYC. My partner wants to dock the pay from any employee who misses signing in a member. Is this legal ?

You may find some answers on the New York State Department of Labor website - https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/faq.shtm.

How to handle a resignation in relation to discrimination?

You should consult with an attorney. There are several options available to you - including but not limited to filing with the EEOC or filing in...

Can I sue the city or the city parks department ?

Were you able to get the information of the person who owns the dog?

Is covenant not to compete is serious matter not to work other competitors? How do they figure out I will work their competitors

Non-compete agreements are serious, but they are not always enforceable. You should have an attorney review the facts and your agreement.