Arraigned for collecting unemployment after returning to work.

In NYC, unemployment cases are assigned to a separate criminal part for unemployment cases that can be handled by an employment lawyer. It is...

I am looking for an attorney to assess whether I have a case against my former employer.

At present, there is no law against bullying in the workplace. There is proposed legislation but it has not been enacted in New York State or City....

As an Employer, am I allowed to cut a days pay?

Simple answer is no. If you feel an employee is messing up, you need to let them go. If they work, you need to pay them.

If you think you are being unfairly punished for something you did, speak to your union or an employment attorney. Otherwise, your only option is...

Do I have a wrongful termination lawsuit?

Unfortunately, it is legal to fire a manager for 'loss of confidence'. If you for any reason suspect that was not the real reason you were let go,...

My company of 30 yrs is laying off people. They recently changed severance policy from 2 yrs max to 1 yr. Do i have any recourse

It will depend on how the severance plan is written. An employment attorney can review the plan and negotiate for a larger severance package for...

Do I have a case against the company that fired me?

No. The company has the duty to investigate both sides of the story. Their decision as to what to do to handle the situation cannot be reviewed by...

Can a union member in new York secretly record a closed session ( open to all union members) It was a general member meeting

It is not illegal, but may violate the union's own rules. You need to bring this to the attention of your business agent.

Unfair labor practices

You need to discuss this with your union first of all. Then, if you are not satisfied with their response, consult an employment lawyer.

Non-profit salaries

A non-profit is not required to let you know the salaries of your co-workers unless served with a subpoena from an attorney or judge.