Can an employer fire you because you asked to work from full time to part time because of health related prob and have doc note?

It depends on whether a part time job is available. The law does not require the employer to force someone to switch to full time to make a part...

Does F.O.I.A apply in NYS employment arbitration hearings?

In my opinion, it is not practical to attempt to appeal an arbitration award without a lawyer. In fact, it is a type of law suit that needs a legal...

What are my options for a wrongful termination case

Although I believe it is well worth the cost of hiring your own attorney when your job is in jeopardy, it may not be too late. Consult an...

What recourse do you have if your employer scheduled a promotional exam opportunity during your designated vacation time period?

In general, there is no law that would prevent this. However, an attorney could review anything you have in writing to give you a more definite...

As an employer can you ask your employees to speak English?

A rule requiring employees to speak English only while working is legal. Probably not legal to prohibit Spanish on break time.

Harassment at the workplace

Unfortunately, the courts have said that the employment laws are not a civility code, meaning it is not illegal for a supervisor to act like a b. A...

The law requires you to notify the EEOC that you have a discrimination complaint before you are permitted to file a law suit in court. But if the...

I was fired for not following company policies.

Probably not a good law suit, except if you have job security from a union with this company.

Treating employee differently

If the question is whether there is a case, the answer is she needs to consult with an employment lawyer to discuss everything that is involved,...

I was presented for a civil claim for misappropriation andor damage to company goods, and I signed away on it all, am I screwed?

You should file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Labor. They may be able to help.