I seem to have p@$$$t off the wrong law official....

Ask if you can talk to a social worker next time you are in a shelter to discuss this dilemma. They might be able to help.

Must an employer pay a wage that is above minimum wage but promised verbally?

No, but you can ask for another dollar or tell them you want to return to your old job.

My company is withholding pay, paying late, paying in cash and not paying the taxes. Is this an employment labor law issue?

If you are not being paid, my advice is to stop going to work until you are paid, in advance.

How do I/should I report my employer to the IRS? Can I do it anonymously?

Withholding money from your pay for unemployment tax, federal and state tax and pension and then not paying it to the government is, of course, not...

Unless you have a written contract, your salary and job duties can always be negotiated. Ask for more money.

I am currently in a dispute with my previous employer regarding my vacation payout. Is there any action I can take?

You can consult an employment attorney to discuss the possibility of handling the dispute privately. You can retain an attorney to file a lawsuit...

Receiving check for lost wages and collecting UI

The two checks will be reported to NYS as withholding taxes. This will eventually be picked up by unemployment. You need to call or write to...

Am I an Independent contractor or an employee?

More likely than not, you are misclassified. If you are thinking of doing something about it, it would be best to consult an employment attorney...

At work, management told myself and another coworker to take gloves off the shelf,

Without a union, you can be fired even if it is for an unfair reason. If you have a union, you should let them know. Otherwise, there is probably...

Consider retaining an employment attorney to contact her about a severance agreement. You can withdraw your complaint with DOL, and do not have to...