If I've been fired and given a 4 week notice period, am I required to complete the notice period?

The notice would in general be for your benefit, not theirs. You would ordinarily be present for 4 weeks, but not necessarily productive. If you...

Working Claimed To Resign In A few Weeks and Didn't. Can she be terminated by the company?

Many companies offer employees a severance agreement, by which the company agrees not to contest unemployment benefits, if the worker agrees not to...

Federal employee unemployment benefits?

Pregnancy is not covered by unemployment benefits. To collect unemployment, you must be physically able to work, and actively seeking employment....

Is it legal to make exempt employees clock in and out to scrutinize thier time or does this make them non-exempt?

It is legal to monitor the hours of exempt employees. However, if the employer docks their pay because they clock in late, those employees could...

Few questions- searched, fined, suspended

It is illegal for an employer to take deductions from salary. You can learn more from the NYS Dept of Labor web site: ...

In NYS, probation (and 'evaluation period') is legally only applicable to union or civil service employees. A company can call the first 90 days...

Can NYS employer hold wages? How can I be compensated for "off the books," wages?

Your employer may be trying to avoid paying you "prevailing wages", which is an hourly rate that includes the value of benefits you may not be...

Overtime Laws in New York

I agree with the above. You should consult with an employment attorney to discuss whether your employer is paying you properly. Otherwise, you may...

Do I have a pregnancy discrimination case?

If you can show that the new manager knew you were pregnant before reducing your hours, you may have a viable claim. But there are many other...

If the card is in the employer's name, it is not legal. Of course, if you don't pay it, you may be asking to be fired for not submitting your...