My employer threaten to fire me, if I reported that he is violating company policy. Eventually I quit because I find him abusiv

If you quit because of bullying,you should apply for unemployment. Let unemployment know that you didn't quit until after your complaints just made...

Is it illegal for employers to make deductions from my pay without warning or consent?

New York has identical protections making it illegal to take any deductions from pay. Plus, the arrest seems to be work related, so I do not...

Unfair termination Not represented properly by my union

Unfortunately, your employer has a lot of discretion in how they want to handle a fight between two workers. The company is entitled to avoid such...

I was given a letter after being fired stating my acceptance and encashment of said payroll check represents all monies due and

Unfortunately, I have to recommend that you refuse the check and insist on a plain paycheck. Tell them you will complain to the NYS Dept of Labor...

I have a signed separation agreement with my company with a stated monetary payout benefit and separation date.

Generally, once both parties have signed the agreement it cannot be changed. If you read the agreement, it should state that in one of the...

When an employer pays an employee

If it is for work performed, then the check must include deductions for withholding taxes. Otherwise, it violates the law.

If your employer does not show up for an appeal to your unemployment hearing do you win by default in new york state?

No. Technically, the unemployment insurance board is paying the weekly benefits, so they require that you attend the hearing and tell the hearing...

Does a NJ company have to adhere to NY WARN Act provisions for NY employees?

When a company lays off 25 or more employees who all work at a single site in NY, they are entitled to 90 days notice. The legal issue is whether...

I never recommend that anyone resign. You may not be able to collect unemployment if you quit. But an attorney can negotiate for the company to...

Employer brought up a violation to policy, then asked if I would like the option of resigning or being terminated for said viola

A basic rule with union jobs is that everyone has to be treated the same for the same violations. Also, if the employer looks the other way when...