Can being fired ,be considered lost time if i filed W.C.?

If by lost time you mean unemployment insurance, then the answer is that you can't file for unemployment if you are totally disabled, but you can...

Can I file a discrimination lawsuit

Very possibly. City workers can bring an 'Article 78' lawsuit, which is quicker and less expensive than a discrimination case. But you need to...

I was fired thanks to cameras registrations,because they say I stole money during my shift, but i didn't! Can I get the video??

Unless you have a union to protect you, the only legal right you have, in New York anyway, is to apply for unemployment. If the company gives you a...

Would this show on a background check within the 6 months of acd, if i apply for a job?

Unless you apply for a job in a financial institution or government, you should not disclose this arrest. Employers can only ask for convictions,...

Retaliation case

Many employers suspend employees while they investigate and decide whether to terminate. If you are not at work for more than one week, you should...

How valid is this non compete clause? (the state is NY)

It sounds like you are answering your own question, and the way you describe it, I would not disagree with you. But if you want a legal opinion,...

First, you are probably entitled to be paid for the unpaid overtime you worked since being hired. You should consult the NYS Dep't of Labor or an...

You are required to be paid by the hour, and are also required to be paid at the overtime rate after 40 hours of straight time. No extra pay is...

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Bizarre Interview/Job Offer

I don't think it would help to see a lawyer. But I would recommend seeing a doctor for a tetanus shot.

Class Action Settlement breakdowns

Hard to estimate, but payments could be made according to years of employment.