Can an Employer violate my Collective Bargaining Agreement (32BJ) by firing and then hiring someone for lower wages?

If the company is violating the union contract, you can consult an em[employment attorney about suing the company under the Labor-Management...

Didn't get my Last Paycheck

The filing fee for small claims court is around $15 to sue up to $5000. They will probably send the check if you agree to drop the law suit.

Does the employer have the legal responsibility to inform the employee if they are not being compensated for hours worked?

It is the responsibility of the employee. It is illegal to not pay for any time worked whether recorded or not on the pay clock. So an employer...

Am I due vacation time after being laid off in Westchester County.

Yes, but pro rated for the percentage of the year you worked. If you worked 10 months, you are entitled to 5/6 of your unused vacation days.

An issue at work and I am afraid for my rights and my job. How should I proceed and do I need a lawyer?

Usually, the price of answering back to a supervisor is your job. If you are still not fired, you are probably ok. Be grateful or be gone.

If you are paid by the hour, you are not entitled to schedule your own hours. If not, it depends on your job duties.

Worked briefly never filled out a W-4 but still made money that never got paid. Will IRS come after me during tax season

There are lots of online tax sites to file returns on your own, but the best practice is to speak to an accountant at tax time. If you establish a...

I was fired a year ago and my Union just denied my arbitration and I was wrongfully terminated how do I go about a lawsuit

A union does not have to take everyone's termination to arbitration. If you think the union discriminated against you for some reason, you can...

I settled my case for employment discrimination. I received money for emotional distress and money for lost wages

Money for emotional distress does not have withholding taxes taken out before you are paid, but it is taxable income in the year when you get paid...

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I work a 4 hr job from 10pm-2am that used to be 10pm - 6 am but they cut it to 1/2, now they want me to stay over and plow.

I assume you have spoken to the union. You have been paying them dues for them to represent you. But if you are not satisfied with them, you...