How can I defend my self from being wrongfully fired? Can I apply for unemployment for being fired for this reason?

Unless you have a union, there is no protection against office politics or favoritism. If your company has a handbook with an appeal process, it...

Unless your company has a policy permitting it, you are not legally entitled to an accommodation to attend school.

Is a person is entitled to unemployment benefits if their compensation from the firm is 1099 income and not W-2 income?

Only employees qualify for unemployment benefits. But many employees are misclassified as independent contractors by their boss when they are...

I worked for an employer from oct31 til Dec 1 and quit because i never got a paroll check after several promises to be paid

An employer who does not pay workers may be liable for twice the wages owed, plus attorney fees. You can sue in small claims court or contact an...

Is unfair denial of employment?

You should check the LIRR application rules to see if they mentioned the rule about relatives. If not there, give the union a call.

1.) As a self-employed contractor, am I protected by workplace discrimination laws? 2.) Can discrimination be proven by data?

Unless you are misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, you cannot sue for discrimination. You may want to consult an...

I am receiving unemployment benefits. If I go home to Europe for two weeks will I lose the benefits?

You can leave, but be sure to say that you were not available for employment when you check in.

Can your employer dock your pay for accidenral damages to their property or vehicles ?

It is illegal to make any deductions. It is also illegal to retaliate by firing you if you complain about it.

Is it possible to fire a seasonal worker due to his or her pending case

I believe it is legal if the case is still pending, but not if it has already ended. See the web site of the NYS Division of Human Rights for more...

Fired due to food alergy pizza the cheese

You may want to contact an employment lawyer or the NYS Division of Human Rights to discuss whether your boss is liable to you for disability...