How can I get my employer to pay me?

At the end of your shift, the day before you expect it to be busy, tell them you want the money you are owed. If they try to put you off, refuse to...

I agree that you have provided enough info to recommend you file an appeal with the NYC Civil Service Commission. It is your right to have an...

Most severance agreements recommend that you have an attorney review it before you sign. That is the best practice. Besides changing unfavorable...

Can I be sued as an independent ultrasound contractor if something is missed?

I'm not sure you are correctly classified as a contractor. You obviously use the ultrasound facility to work, and probably have a fixed schedule....

I live in Buffalo, NY and am unable to find a lawyer that will take my case. Why are Attorney's afraid of the IRS?

I your claim is that the tax laws are unfair, you may need to try to change those laws through the democratic process instead of trying to use the...

I have been at my job for about 5 weeks. I am a line cook for a chain company, is it legal for them to give us our 30 minute bre

You can contact the NYS Dept of Labor, Division of Labor Standards, located in Syracuse. I believe your complaint will be kept confidential.

Is changing 2 weeks paid vacation to 1-week paid vacation and 1-week paid sick days a violation of New York Labor Law 198-c?

You can eliminate one week vacation for employees in the future, but you can't refuse to pay vacation already earned by employees.

Can employer ignore to pay for a working interview after a verbal agreement?

I'm not sure what you mean by working interview. If that means you performed work, then you are entitled to be paid for those hours you worked. You...

Retail store discrimination

You can file a complaint with the NYS Attorney Genereal consumer affairs division or the NYC Human Rights Commission.

How long does it usually take to have a resolution in an employment related lawsuit while using the dept. of human rights?

I don't believe you have been assigned an attorney if the complaint is still in the investigation stage. Both the NYS Division of Human Rights and...