You need to decide if the job will accommodate you or fight you on this. If you anticipate a fight, you have to decide if you want to spend money...

Can I be fired for submitting a resume to look qualified even if I'm overqualified?

It sounds like you handled everything well, they had time to see how you worked, so I think you can relax. If you continue to do your job well, I...

What should I do?

Since your question has to do with the contract you signed, it is not a general question that can be answered without having an attorney review...

Any advice please?

Contact your union. If they are not helpful, consult an employment lawyer about an Article 78 or a discrimination law suit.

Can I file for and receive unemployment benefits, if the employer is not paying me what was agreed initially?

No, but if you get fired because you can't seem to get all the work done because you are distracted by the way they never paid what they promised...

If I'm settling through mediation, how do I measure what to ask for in compensatory, and punitive damages after a year ? Thanks

In mediation, their main concern is how much they are willing to pay you to avoid you going to court. If you show up without a lawyer, you could...

If I earned $500 after taxes for working 40 hours(1 week) at a company, shouldn't it be $1000 after taxes for 80 hours(2 weeks)?

Withholding is based on the number of exemptions you claimed. It is best to talk to an accountant or tax preparer first and then ask your employer...

Since I was a salaried employee shouldn't I still receive my full paycheck on my next payday for the time I already worked?

If you are paid a weekly salary, you must be paid for the full week if you have worked any part of it before being fired. Before you sign any...

Is this illegal In all 50 states to falsify break times for employees and change there times punched in and out.

That practice violates the Hospitality Wage Order of the NYS Dept of Labor. If you are an hourly employee, you must be paid for all time worked,...

Is modified, emailed offer letter and personality test OK for non-exempt job?

Their confirming that you will be paid for 40 hours is, legally, just a promise. It is not an employment contract. You cannot bring legal action...