Harassement in the workplace?

What you have described is totally unacceptable in any workplace - whether you are male, female and regardless of what others think your...

Eligible for unemployment benefits

Hopefully you addressed that in your severance agreement. Are you continuing to look for work? How long is your employer paying your Cobra...

Write down names of any witnesses. Inform him that the comment is offensive and objectionable and if there's an HR department report the same to...

My employer stopped paying my incentive bonus (half my salary). He is in breach of contract. Can I declare the contract void?

Alix and Arthur are both correct. Consult with an employment lawyer. My website has a links page where you can read a little about non-compete /...

Is this a standard "Equitable Relief" clause?

Mr. White is correct. It's impossible to answer your question without: 1) Reading the entire agreement you are about to sign 2) Knowing more...

Terminated after telling company officers that they were defrauding investors and clients +would report. SEC '33+'34 violations

The National Employment Lawyers Association attempted to get a whistleblower bill passed this year. It passed the Assembly but never made it to a...

I have been singled out against receiving my right to a basic raise without any justification. What can I do.

Nothing. Contact your union representative or review your employment contract. Do more than your job requires or get a new one.

What can I do if my boss blames me for an error that they made which results in a profit loss for the company?

I would secure another job ASAP. Keep doing the one you are in as well as you can and don't do anything that will diqualify you from unemployment...

Can I pursue a case where I'm accused of making racist remarks?

Unless you have a contract securing your position or are represented by union (you manage others) you are an at-will employee in NY. This employee...

Who pays attorney fees? - termination

You want to pay for your own lawyer. That assures that your own lawyer has your best interests in mind. You might need unemployment benefits,...