In NY is it legal for an employer to make employees cover a loss in Petty Cash or company bank, pay out of their pockets.

It is not legal to ask you to pay. If you pay, you can file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Labor to get your money back. It is also illegal to...

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Should I pay?

If you were an employee, I would not recommend that you pay. In my opinion, they could have fired you at any time, but they could not have, and now...

In New York, Westchester county..I am employed as a driver and helper, roofing company. Employees arrive at 7:00 am..

This is known as "off the clock" time and is frequently abused. You are entitled to overtime pay after 40 hours per week, from the time you are...

Do I have a right to unemployment? Due to duress and bullying and harrassment?

It sounds like the new comptroller may actually want to hire their own person to replace you. You can confront them and let them know this is not...

Salaried Exempt but my employer doesn't always pay my full salary.

Your employer is permitted by wage and hour rules to deduct full days, but not partial days, from your annual salary. Before you complain to your...

NYC Probationary Correction Officer terminated for DWI arrest charges were dropped article 78 submitted .

An appeal may be possible. It can be discriminatory to base a termination on an arrest that did not lead to conviction. The key may be whether you...

Separation Agreement and General Release question

I always recommend that an employee consult a lawyer before signing any legal document. Once you sign a general release, you will not be entitled...

My boss hasnt payed me 3 weeks and ive been fired for 2 weeks now nd wants to "punish me " by garnishing my check can he do this

You can file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Labor. No deductions can be taken from pay without written authorization from the employee, and then...

My boss is refusing to pay me my last check after quitting. I also have a week of unused vacation time. what is my recourse?

You could file a charge with the Dept of Labor in the state where you worked.

Concentrate on doing your job, not on the people harassing you. My experience is that bosses don't want to spend time with problems among employees...