It is not "illegal," but when the employer learns of this they may terminate you.

Unfortunately, there is nothing illegal about that.

Can an employer make you report to work during covid-19?

Unless you are an essential worker, they cannot make you go into the office right now. You should contact the New York State Department of Labor.

As attorney Rubin said, first you should speak with your employer and your doctor about a reasonable accommodation for your disability. If not,...

I would wait to see what they say, and if they do not back date it ask for a hearing.

How does the $600 federal unemployment supplement work if one is offered a one-time paid honorarium?

While it is unclear, you may be entitled to receive UI if you are just doing to 1 time brief project.

You should still be entitled to part time benefits.

If after 8 week PPP is up, if im furloughed again, will NY UI let me resume claiming benefits?

If you get furloughed again, you should be able to receive benefits again.

Can i sue them?

You may have a claim for defamation, but you will have to prove that it was false. If they did this to you because of your membership in a...

What are my options can i sue ?

You may have a claim for defamation, but you will have to prove that it was false. If they did this to you because of your membership in a...