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Been working at my job for 4 going on 5 years and still have not gotten an increase in pay. can i take action on this?
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Answered on September 03, 2014
The short answer is that there is no law that sets salaries, except for minimum wage and overtime (and prevailing wages for government work)....
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I need to sue Uber !!!
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Answered on September 02, 2014
How about moving to Lyft? I believe they are paying bonuses to drivers who switch.
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How soon after I am fired in New York, can I successfully apply for unemployment?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
Unemployment pays for up to 6 months from the date you are fired. For example, if you apply one month after being fired, you will only be paid for...
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Can i collect unemployment insurance in NY if I quit?
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Answered on September 02, 2014
Sorry but UI benefits are for people who lose their jobs, not for people who quit. Try a headhunter or check internet at night for openings.
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Labor law - intimidation at work; sudden dismissal without cause; failure to supervise? Anything else?
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Answered on August 31, 2014
You need to have an employment attorney review the severance agreement before you sign it. The attorney will be able to discuss the possibility of...
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I have a friend that was working for metropcs and she isnt recieving documented proof of her earnings.
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Answered on August 29, 2014
If she is no longer working there, I'm not sure what the problem is. But she can contact the NYS Dept of Labor or an employment lawyer if she wants...
Can my employer force me to take a short-term disability leave after I informed them of my disability?
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Answered on August 29, 2014
I'm not sure how someone can know they will be disabled in the future. I agree you should consult an employment attorney to discuss your legal rights.
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Can an employer regularly cut days from 5 to 3 days a week with no pay as they please?
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Answered on August 29, 2014
Yes, it is perfectly legal. You and other effected workers need to get active in your union to voice your concerns.
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Can I sue my employer for mental illness such as "major depressive disorder"?
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Answered on August 29, 2014
Depression is sometimes caused by sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination at work. But otherwise, I agree you should consult a Workers'...
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Can my employer tell me to walk almost a mile to do the work of the organisation based on this condition in my Job Description?
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Answered on August 28, 2014
An employer can require you to do any kind of work that is not hazardous to your health. If you think it is not what you were hired to do, usually...
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