Can they contest my unemployment because I offered part time but can't afford their reduced hourly pay?

Document everything because your employer will but it may not give you copies as you will do to them. Always make copies of what your gI've them. ...

If all hourly employees received raises, are salaried employees eligible for a raise as well?

No but are you certain that you are an exempt employee? Sometimes employees are improperly classified as exempt when they should be hourly and...

What can I do? I'm a single transparent trying to figure out if this is legal?

Attorneys are not permitted to either solicit clients or to refer matters to particular attorneys. However, your question is very unique and...

Can a union President cut Down other union Officers?

Contact the National Labor Relations Board which is concerned with collective bargaining and the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRB may...

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Will I have ground for a reverse discrimination suit in the event I am pressured to resign?

Do not resign. Constructive discharge is tough to substantiate and you may not recover unemployment as well. An internal written documented...

Off the books or set up payroll?

NYC is a big place and with 4 employees you may feel very small and inconspicuous. Don't let that fool you. The FLSA is federal law plus you...

Can I successfully appeal their decision without representation? Or even with an attorney's help?

Did you notify DOL when you were hired for your most recent job? Did your employer provide you with some written notice that you did not have...

HR breaches its own confidentiality

Mr. Forman is correct. I am often amazed by what HR does and says. Some HR departments are trained and managed much better than others. ...

What is the title VII statue of limitations for discrimination in NYC ?

NYCHRL is the most liberal. 1 year statutes for the local and state filings. 300 days as you state for the jointly covered. 180 days strictly...

Is there anything I can do legally to combat this?

Mr. Korder and Mr. Spellman are both correct. For a hostile or abusive workplace claim you will need to show the frequency of the discriminatory...