Am I entitled to overtime pay?

If you have decided that you are going to refuse work weekends, I would recommend you first file a complaint with the US Dept of Labor, Wages and...

Can my employer fire me after giving me a retention bonus letter?

Your concerns are very legitimate. But you need to show the letter to an employment attorney and discuss your questions in some detail. Every...

While traveling for my company with an expense report, can I keep the discount offered by landlords?

In my opinion, this kind of mental planning will cause you to lose more sleep than it is worth.

As of now, there is no law against bosses who are unreasonable and arbitrary. The NYC Council has a law about workplace bullying, but it has not...

Employee Breach of Confidentiality? The company I work for has accused me of Employee Breach of Confidentiality.

Definitely not. HR can take action within the company, but if they complain about what you did to anyone outside the company, they could expose...

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What course of action should I take and what lawyer covers suspected workplace harassment and slander?

I agree that DOL and DHR will not help. You should consult an employment lawyer. Based on the facts and history of your situation, the attorney...

Can I pursue a law suit?

In NYC it is illegal to dismiss someone because of illness. You can file a complaint with the NYC Commission on Human Rights or contact an...

Can a private landlord in rochester. ny do a criminal background check on you without your permission?

It is illegal to deny someone a job because of a prior conviction. You should contact the NYS Division of Human Rights to ask if they accept...

What are my legal options if my university rejects my request for a reasonable housing accommodation based on a disability?

Start by sending a detailed note from your doctor to the housing office.

A contractor/partner signed contracts without my knowledge, did bad jobs and disappeared

This needs to be answered by an attorney who handles partnership problems.