We run a gym in NYC. My partner wants to dock the pay from any employee who misses signing in a member. Is this legal ?

That depends on three things. First: what do you mean by “dock the pay.” It is not illegal to give an employee a standard pay cut. For example, you...

Is it legal to have my employer make me work in NYC and spend time on a plane on my own time?

As a general rule, employers must compensate you for time spent whenever they require you to be somewhere. If you are paid by the hour rather than...

Can I sue walmart?

Before any lawyer on Avvo can answer your question, it will be important to know how you think you were discriminated against. It is not generally...

If I was wrongfully terminated for complaining, can the company be sued for firing me in retaliation?

It is possible that you have a claim based on disability and retaliation. But you will need to speak with an attorney to confirm that is a viable...

Yes, you can appeal the denial of your unemployment claim by contacting the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. If your employer altered the...

As a general rule, employers are not allowed to penalize you for doing jury duty. Jury duty and grand jury duty are important public services, and...

It is very possible that you do qualify for NYS paid family leave. As you probably know, the new paid family leave law came into effect just this...

Can I get fired for talking about a coworker outside of work at a friends house

Unfortunately, the answer is probably yes. Under the laws of New York and federal law, all employment is at-will employment, which means that any...

This is a very serious issue, and if you feel genuinely threatened in the workplace, you need to remember that it is okay to get the police...

Can I be wrongfully terminated?

As a general rule, an employer can fire an employee for any reason so long as it is not illegal discrimination. Based on what you have said, there...