Can a prospective employer perform a criminal record check without an applicant's consent?

If you consented to a background check, usually a criminal check is involved, so they generally do not need specif intent. Whether they can...

Was the light duty restriction requested by your doctor? If so, then there is not anything you can do, because they are complying with your...

I was terminated while on FMLA and didn't have an attendance problem and my job got away with it

These cases are very fact sensitive, and more information is needed to evaluate your matter. I would consult with a local employment attorney as...

Can i sue my employer for threatening to call the cops which forced me to quit because i felt unsafe?

Given that you quit, there is not much that can be done.

Unless you are part of a union, you are an employee at will, which means you can be fired for any reason, as long as it is not discriminatory (due...

Unless you are part of a union, you are an employee at will. That means they can grant or deny your vacation requests as they see fit, as long as...

My company is revoking our unlimited vacation and remote policy. Is this legal?

Generally speaking, an HR handbook is not a contract. As long as they are doing it to everyone, a company can change their vacation policies at...

I was suspended for reporting a work place abuse and bullying

More information is needed, but you may have a case. I would speak with an employment attorney.

You can still bring the case, but you may have to go to arbitration rather than court. You should consult with a local employment attorney.

Are you suppose to get paid for your hours ?

You are entitled to be paid for all hours actually worked. Should should contact the New York State Department of Labor for help.