I am a sub-contractor, who is being refused pay.

Recommend you contact a commercial attorney about filing a mechanic's lien.

Do I need workers composition insurance if all my employees are per diem?

I always recommend that a new business hire a good accountant. The accountant can help you get workers comp insurance, disability insurance, and...

How do you go about filing a Whistleblower case regarding discrimination in the workplace?

I think you are referring to the type of whistle blower case that is called 'Qui Tam'. It is for reporting things like medicaid fraud, and you...

Was I wrongfully terminated and can I receive my vacation pay and personal day pay?

If you are not being paid for benefits you are owed, contact the NYS Dept of Labor wages and hours division to file a complaint. If you think you...

Can my employer pay me under 36 hours per week if I am flat rate?

Employees must be paid by the hour and not by the job or by the day. If you think you are not being paid properly, call an employment attorney....

I'm a 1099 employee ,if legal to route work to everyone but me no reason? when I'm assigned to work and no real reason

I don't believe you can do anything except apply for work with another satellite or cable tv company. However, if rent is taken out of your 1099...

Does 'minimum employment agreement' valid in newyork if yes then what may be the consequences?

It appears to be a one year contract. If the employee quits, then employer can prevent employee from working elsewhere until the year is up. But an...

Background Check is preventing me from getting a job. Advice please? Its getting hopeless!

This is a national problem and new legislation is being proposed. Meanwhile, you can contact the Workers Defense League in NYC for info. If you...

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I recently got a job offer. My employment/criminal background check was OK, but social media had a a blog post of an arrest

It is illegal, in NY, for an employer to ask about prior arrests. It is also illegal to deny employment based on such. You probably have a good...

I worked as a waiter in a NYC restaurant. I understood that I could get fired for any reason, but I have worked there for five

This is the type of complaint only a union can protect against. But if you want to try to collect the bonus, try the NYS Dept of Labor, wages and...