Can I sue for interest or damages if employer is intentionally withholding my pay?

You can apply for unemployment benefits, if that is any consolation to you. You can also file a complaint with the NYS Department of Labor. They...

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Can a school district in New York State require hourly paid employees to work for no pay to "make up" for excess used snow days

If you were going to be paid but nothave to work the day after Memorial Day, and now are going to have to work and be paid that day, that would be...

Can someone be fired for a medical issue?

There are several laws that protect injured workers. First, there is workers' comp if it happened at work, or disability if it didn't. Second you...

Referring you to general practice lawyers.

The employer is required to accommodate the restrictions if it can. It is important that you do not perform work that your doctor does not...

From what you say, the reason for your leaving the job should stay confidential unless you seek employment at another government job. If you are...

My daughter was let go at a nursing home. She was sick,had a doctors note and was paying union dues. Is this legal?

Depending on how long her doctor said she needed to stay out of work, it may be illegal. Check with her union, and contact the NYS Division of...

With a Severance package, can employer prohibit you from claiming unemployment benefits if you sign agreement?

Most severance agreements warn you to consult with a lawyer before signing. In general, no one should sign a document prepared by someone else's...

If I have a noncompete that is signed years after employment with no benefit to me, is it binding?

It is not correct, but you should consult with an attorney for a complete legal opinion, especially now that it is in court.

Hello, I own a new small business and received a workers comp fine in NY. I am wondering how to handle it.

This sounds like Workers Comp. If so, you will also get a fine from disability insurance. I recommend you wait for a decision on your letter of...