Should I file an EEOC complaint for my employer disclosing that I am on disability for a mental health condition.

Filing a charge with EEOC will antagonize your management and likely slow down the negotiations you are having for an accommodation. I don't...

I have a discrimination issue from Docs in NY. What type of lawyer do I need to find? And what steps do I need to take?

I don't think you can blame the guard for the racial altercations if she did not take part in the fighting.

Your wage rate can be changed at any time. But it is generally against the law to pay someone by the job. Most work must be paid by the hour. You...

Hourly pay

The only rule is that you must be paid for at least 3 hours if you show up at work and you are scheduled to work 3 or more hours.

How do I deal with an employer who refuses to fire someone even though they are abusive and racist?

It is illegal to retaliate against you for complaining about racist remarks, but not for complaining about abusive and demeaning comments. Keep a...

What should I do ? I am having trouble getting a lawyer for employment discrimination ?

You do not have to have a lawyer to file with the NYS Division of Human Rights or the NYC Commission on Human Rights, although I strongly recommend...

Is it against the law in NY to withhold cash tips?

All amounts described to customers as gratuities must be paid to the employees. But it does not have to be done that same day.

Received a note 2 years after i had unemployment that i did not claimed correctly

Any day you work you must let them know you worked that day, even if it is less than 8 hours. By combining two or three half days to report one...

Applying for a job question

Offer to provide it in person, but not on line. It should not be held against you. It will show you have good judgment.

How to sue a mover who did not follow my instructions and threatened to beat me?

You can file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Transportation.