Why have I not been paid time worked, vacation and sick that are still on the books at the time of my separation of employment?

When you say "labor board", I assume you mean the New York Department of Labor. You might be able to file a wage complaint with the U.S....

Do i have a case here?

You can't be fired for filing a wage claim against your employer, but the company will say that it fired you for some other, legal reason. You...

You should check with the company to see if its insurance policy will cover the costs of the defense of the lawsuit. If you are told no, attempt...

Perhaps. Generally, the overtime requirements, if applicable, are specific to the employer, not the job. Working in Massachusetts means that you...

Can I quit my job and collect unemployment ?

As a general matter, if you voluntarily quit your job without a good reason, you will be ineligible for unemployment benefits. This is true in...

Accrued sick time?

Check your written employment agreement, if you have one. If you do not, check the company's employee handbook to ascertain what its policy is on...

I am a commission salesperson is it legal for an employer offset minimum wages paid ?

As a general matter, 'wages' must be paid free and clear under federal and state law. If in Week A you received only the minimum wage (NY is...

Depending on the nature of the employer's business, Labor Law section 161 requires at least one day of rest per week. However, there is no right...

I worked for a company for 3 months and they refuse to pay me. What can I do?

You should speak with an experienced, employment attorney right away. Depending on the facts and circumstances, you may be entitled to double your...

I WAS FIRED AFTER REPORTING OSHA VIOLATIONS? i THOUGHT I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE PROTECTED?

The issue is not if you were fired after reporting the violations, but rather if you were fired for reporting the violations. The latter is likely...