Can I sue my contractor for this?

The person who brings the law suit has the burden of convincing the judge that they are entitled to get money from the other side. Telling the...

Can you receive UI benefits if you were terminated for not meeting a companies performance standards?

Yes. Being laid off and your boss saying you did not perform well enough are the two most common reasons for losing a job and collecting...

Can I loose my job due to a felony arrest from 2010 that was reduced to disorderly conduct? I'm a contractor at investment bank

There is growing evidence that arrest records negatively impact minorities more than other employees. For that reason, it is illegal in NYS to ask...

NLRB Board Certified Union after long appeal. Does Union instantly represent our interests? Can they be on company property?

Union immediately represents your interests, so any complaint should be made to union, not to company. Until the company signs a union contract,...

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How can I find a lawyer to represent me in a personal injury/discrimination case without having to contact them one by one?

It is unethical for attorneys to encourage litigation. Agents who might represent attorneys are illegal. Persons who think they need a lawyer have...

Harassment from coworkers

If a person violates a protective order, you can go to the police to arrest him or her.

My ex employer does not want to pay me..what can I do?

I recommend you speak to an employment lawyer before you decide what you should do. It is possible that an attorney can negotiate for much more...

Do I have valid grounds for a HR complaint or something more significant?

If you can get a note from your doctor about your need to close your eyes, consult an employment attorney. Otherwise, you need to find another way...

I recently had an employer tell me if I called anyone inside the company. He was going to make sure I never got another job.

An employment attorney can write a cease and desist letter to your former boss warning him not to slander or libel you with prospective employers.

How can I prove I was wrongfully terminated for retaliation? (restaurant)

It is not practical to evaluate a case in a few sentences. If you think you may have been fired for an illegal reason unjustly or experienced wage...