I need an employment lawyer

You may be confusing ethnicity and national origin with being bi-lingual. A person who is bi-lingual can be from any country or ethnicity. I...

Hostile and unprofessional work environment can I quit and collect unemployment?

I agree with Counselor White. Your being pregnant gives you a lot of bargaining power. An employment attorney can likely negotiate a severance...

Coworker who harasses verbally

This type of complaint is not for the inspector general. You can check with your union, but I believe each agency has a person, usually someone In...

Your boss is required by law to pay you time and a half for all hours over 40 in any one week. You can enforce that law by filing a complaint with...

Unfortunately I am illegal, and my ex boss decide not to pay me my last 2 weeks? Is there anything I can do?

Yes. The government in NYC does not tolerate companies that hire illegal workers and not pay them. You can tell them you can report them to the...

I believe you cannot force them to pay you if you leave. You would have to stay until you get paid, and then could quit.

Can an employer fire me or tell me not to come to work after I give birth? I just found out that Im pregnant and Im scared.

It depends on how small a business. Only businesses with at least 50 employees are required to give you three months off without pay. Otherwise,...

Im a independent contractor and I provided services for Handy.com.

If you are injured, you are likely entitled to workers' comp pay even if you were a contractor. You are also likely entitled to other amounts. ...

How do I go about suing my employer?

I assume you are looking for another job and want to know if you should consult an attorney before you leave. There are laws to protect workers...

What are my rights if I get fired after reporting my supervisors hostile behavior?

Workplace bullying and abuse is not against the law, and in my experience, most employees will side with the supervisor. You should look for a...