Can an offer of employment be rescinded for a misdemeanor from 33 years ago? It was supposedly expunged from my record.

It is illegal to refuse to hire based on a past conviction. But it is important that you did not lie on your application by failing to reveal the...

Can my employee force me to sign papers stating that for 2 yrs after termination of employment I can not work in the same type o

Probably not. It depends on the work you do at the clinic. It is more likely that the clinic can have you agree not to contact any of their...

I am being pressured by my employer to sign a legal document that I didn't create is this forgery.

Falsely signing a medicaid form could lead to criminal prosecution. There is no job worth going to jail for.

In New York State. If I have a possible case against my employer for unpaid wages due such as; hours owed including overtime..

The DOL is short staffed, and their cases get delayed. Also, it is much easier to communicate with a private attorney. Your own attorney gives you...

I have a letter from my doctor saying I cannot perform the position I was given. Can they fire me?

If it is a permanent condition and you will likely never be able to do your old job, it is possible that they will let you go. But they need to...

I worked 2yrs off the books is unemployment even an option?

It definitely is, but your boss will face a stiff penalty if you file.

Friend is going to lose his civil service job due to absenteeism because he is in jail. He requested a leave of absence.

If he doesn't resign, the job may bring charges to fire him. If he resigns with charges pending, it is much worse than resigning before they are...

An employee can only be sued by an employer for acting outside of his work duties, such as assaulting a customer.

In need of employment legal advice.

Small claims has been drastically cut back, to one evening per week, I think. The NYS Dept of Labor may be a better choice.

I am a licensed practical nurse. I was UNJUSTIFIABLY suspended from my job on 4/1/2013 on an allegation of resident's abuse, and

If you have a union, you should contact them immediately. If not, you could have a case against your employer or possibly the family that made the...