I represented an upper level manager in NYC a few years ago over a very similar scenario. He hired me to counsel him and appear with him during an...

Can my employer tell me to claim unemployment and then change there mind?

You have a duty to report all of your earnings to the DOL. The one thing you should never do is misrepresent your earnings, reason for not working,...

Am I protected for unemployment despite employer not wanting me to file?

We are all using zoom. You need to be careful not to post confidential information in the chat boxes which everyone can see. Otherwise every lawyer...

Will I lose some or all of my unemployment wages if I do not accept the lesser position being offered by my employer?

Both lawyers are correct. No one knows for sure. The pandemic payroll protection plan is likely to have strings attached. For one, your employer...

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Mr. Lasorsa is correct. You need a lawyer if for no other reason than to know what's reasonable and if you should settle. Call many of us. Some of...

What should I do ? What is my next step ?

You have a duty to cooperate with your employer. If you are union represented contact them immediately. You may retain one of us; private...

If they told you to clean out your locker were you not fired? If you also have not been paid for 2 weeks what reasons do you have to believe that...

If you qualify for even $1 of unemployment benefits under New York State law, you should receive $600 per week from April 1, 2020 or the date on...

Can I Pay Company Bonuses in CryptoCurrency?

A bonus is still income. Income is subject to tax withholding; usually at a higher rate than regular earnings. If your employees qualify for any...

Can you sue your employer if the payroll person keeps telling everyone that you are filling unemployment ?

Why do you care? If you have a job and are getting paid what you normally earn you don't qualify. But if your employer cut your pay due to...