Ultimately, if your doctor believes you can return to work with some reasonable accommodation, then you should request that from your employer. If...

I have a contract for a specific job, i recently was offered to work for slightly higher pay outside of my job description.

If you have a contract, it would be necessary for any attorney to review that contract to give you a full assessment of your rights and remedies. ...

Can my employer fire me for this?

Unfortunately, there is no law that would require your employer to accommodate your school schedule. If you cannot work something out with them,...

Am I in a position to sue this store, and what is the likelihood that I can win the case ?

It will be difficult to prevail on a one-off incident such as this, but if this happens again, going forward, after you have notified BJ's of this...

Can I be fired for failing a drug test even though I have a medical marijuana card?

In short, under federal law, you can be terminated. Under state law, it is not as clear and would require a fact-based analysis. You should...

Can I be made go work 6 days a week every week?

Your employer can require you to work Saturdays, but would likely also be required to pay you overtime.

Do I have a case where I can take legal action against the agency I work for so I can work for a new agency?

As the prior posters have indicated, you may want to talk with and discuss obtaining the assistance of an experienced employment attorney to sort...

Can I sue for discrimination ?

This may constitute unlawful discrimination based on your criminal background/history. With limited exceptions, employers cannot refuse to hire, or...

I was given an unfair evaluation and an extended probation period after my supervisor accused me of whistleblowing

You should discuss your situation in more detail with an experienced employment attorney, as there are whistleblower protections in New York. They...

Is it legal to pay employees less than non-student employees?

As long as students are getting paid minimum wage, there is nothing unlawful about paying students a lower wage than non-students.