Can my employer refuse to let me be the day care provider for my children?

At present, there is no law protecting a parent who need to care for a child unless the child is sick or disabled.

Is it possible to successfully appeal a background investigation disqualification from the FDNY?

Yes, with the New York City Civil Service Commission. But there is a very short time for filing an appeal. Call them or contact an attorney asap.

How much can you get for emotional pain and suffering ?

For mental anguish and humiliation, the NYC Commission on Human Rights tends to give awards in the low 5 figures. The NYS Division of Human Rights...

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Is it legal for my managers to do this?

The law is very definite about this. You must be paid for all time on the clock. If a company does not want to pay for extra time you work, it must...

In a promotion challenge, is it the priority of the lawyer to make me look good or disparage the defendant? Or both?

In arbitration, the attorney represents the union, not any particualr union member. It seems like the lawyer does not want to help you by hurting...

Was I discriminated during my job interview??

Those remarks are the essence of prejudice. They made assumptions without knowing you at all. You can file with the NYS Division of Human Rights or...

You can file a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights. It may be simpler to file a complaint with the NYC Traffic and Limousine...

Will I lose my severance package?

A severance agreement usually gives you 21 days to sign. If you don't sign and return it by the deadline, you are no longer entitled to severance pay.

Husband applied for NYS corrections. He passed medical and agility, received a letter stating he qualified for the position..but

You can contact the NYS Division of Human Rights about filing a complaint with respect to Corrections Law 752.

Can my employer take money from my check just because she made a mistake and over pay me ?

No, but they can fire you if you refuse to pay it back.