My employment rights have been violated and I want to pursue legal action

It will depend on how frequently you have to work from home. If he puts you on disability leave, consult an employment attorney.

Can I obtain a temporary accommodation to work from home after back surgery?

I see two legal issues to your situation. First, whether your employer is required to permit you to work from home and second, whether your...

Employment application question, reason for leaving

It is impossible to predict how a company will react. If you leave it blank, the interviewer may ask, or maybe not. The old company may say why...

I receive a separation from job letter and severence agreement can i collect unemployment insurance?

Important to have an attorney review legal papers before you sign them. This is one issue. Very likely there are more. Once you sign, you are...

There is a law that regulates whether an employee can be fired for a past conviction which they got before being hired. But there is no law...

If company is closing originally states last work date is the 15th can I be forced to work until the 30th to collect severance?

It will depend on what is in writing. An employment attorney may be able to negotiate for extra severance pay if you can stay to the 24th or 30th.

I am disabled the public parking near my house has not one handicap parking spot is this legal

If there is room for handicap spots, the owner must provide them. You can file a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights or consult an...

Would I be justified not returning to work and collecting unemployment. Been with comp 6 years. Paid 19 per hour for 35 hr week

I agree that collecting unemployment can be a problem if your boss fights it. Best to get an agreement in writing that he acknowledges that you are...

I work as a security officer, when hired a fire guard was not a requirement. They are threatening to remove us from work.

If you have a union, no, you cannot be fired. Otherwise you should go with a few coworkers to consult an employment attorney. An attorney may...

Told by my boss that although I have an employment contract,they are going to now pay me less. Can I resign and get unemployment

An employee who refuses a change in terms of employment for good cause is entitled to unemployment benefits. I believe a cut in pay of 20% or more...