Is it legal to deduct payroll cost for an employ whose getting a 1099 but wants 1/2 the salary on w-2.

It would not be legal for an employer to pay the same person as both W-2 and 1099.

Americans with Disabilities Act and career in law enforcement

If you are applying for the NYC Police Dept, you have the right to appeal to the NYC Civil Service Commission. You must be completely transparent...

Is it legal for a nurse to be classified as an exempt yet non salaried employee. In New York.

Also, the professional exemption requires the employee to actually perform work requiring an advanced degree. I'm not sure if your wife is...

What would be the tax withholding for an employment lawsuit litigation settlement payment (check)?

The part of the settlement that is not wages can be treated as 1099 without withholding taxes taken out, such as for mental anguish or liquidated...

Can I sue for overtime wages? (Paid at half time rather than time and a half)

If you are paid by the hour, you are entitled to overtime. You are paid by the hour if you are docked pay when you come late or leave early.

My employee does not want to pay

It is very likely you are misclassified as a contractor instead of employee. You can contact the NYS Dept of Labor, Wages and Hours section, or an...

Do I have to testify against my best friend and co-worker if my employer asks me to. I absolutely do not want to get involved.

You do not have to attend unless you have received a subpoena. You could take the day off, and if they fire you, you can apply for unemployment.

I work 7, 8hr rotating shifts in a row but the pay week lands mid cycle so I don't get over time. is this legal?

Overtime must be paid for all hours over 40 in any one payroll week. Your employer can designate the payroll week, but it must remain the same each...

What makes an Employee Relocation Agreement legal? Is being on a disability leave a valid reason to break the rel. agreement?

Since you are not working, it doesn't matter where you live. BUT... if the insurance company says you are fit to return to work, the company will...

The most important consideration is whether they are going to pay a lawyer to sue you, and are you going to pay a lawyer to defend a lawsuit? In...