Exempt employees getting paid overtime while others are being refused?

Unfortunately, under New York labor laws, overtime-exempt employees do not need to be paI'd overtime. It does not inherently matter that other...

Was sending an email to only females appropriate? What should I do?

Prior to the filing of any sexual harassment claim, you should attempt internal resolution regardless of whether an employee handbook or HR...

How do I go about filing a lawsuit against former employer?

First, let me say that I am sorry that this has happened to you. If your employer has indeed falsified information, it sounds like you might have a...

Can employer take legal action against an ex employee who said they were younger when hired and took separation pkg for retires?

The first step is for an attorney to review the language of the separation package, and examine the timeline in regards to when the employee should...

I am sorry to hear about what has happened to you. Unfortunately, it does not look like you have a case based solely on the issues that you have...

If I am a salaried employee occasionally working on client projects (through my employer), how is the extra income classified?

This may be considered wages or contractor work depending on the level of control your employer exerts over you and your when while working outside...

I am sorry that this has happened to you. It is unfortunate that this prospective employer would not even interview you because you were missing a...

Can can I sue my employer for wrongful termination?

The other attorneys who have responded are correct that firing you because you questioned losing hours is not “retaliation.” Retaliation is a type...

Can I be terminated when out on disability, and can they back date my termination date?

Because you were a per diem, you were not entitled to many of the protections afforded to full time employees. In general, an employee cannot be...

Do all employers report wages to the state for their employees as long as they are working on the books? Thank you

Yes, under Federal and New York state law, employers must report their wages to the appropriate government agencies (most notably, the IRS for tax...