Am I eligible for unemployment benefits in N.Y.S related to a vacation which was approved by my boss, my position was filled.

If your boss agrees with everything you've said, yes you are eligible. If not, unemployment has procedures for holding a hearing for them to...

They can't take the money back from the bank, but you are obligated to pay them back. If they didn't give you your last week of pay, wouldn't they...

What they did is not permitted by NY law. You can file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Labor asking to get the money back. But I'm not sure if...

What are the ramifications of a doctor hitting a nurse at a pediatric practice?

I recommend she negotiate with a partner for a severance package to give her some income while she looks for another job.

Can my previous employer request I send them my personal flash drive?

First of all, you need to keep the flash drive safe and not alter any of its contents in case this winds up in litigation. If you change anything...

Hospital employer wants to increase the work hours by 65%.

You can refuse to change your schedule or negotiate new contract terms for more money or more time off. I recommend you consult an attorney and...

Whistle-blower suits

It will depend on the type of misconduct you have knowledge about.

So I took paid sick days for my injured hand now work is forcefully telling me to apply for a leave. I won't get paid if I do.

Your question is not clear. Do you want to take your paid sick days or do you want to go back to work? If you want to return to work, you should...

I think i was fired illegally for defending myself

Your unemployment is not being delayed because of the company's investigation. Unemployment conducts its own investigation and your benefits can be...

I am on short term disability in NYS for surgery, can my employer terminate me via text?

Some companies will claim they did not receive your doctor's reports even if the doctor sends it to them. The company will hope you will give up...