In the month of September 2010 I was layed off from a job in a nursing home that I worked for 13 months.

Your inquiry raises so many issues that they cannot all be addressed on-line. You should contact an employment attorney to schedule an appointment...

I came into work furious a few days ago because my employer said she forgot to give me a day off that I had requested. I am a fu

It seems like you were actually terminated and should apply for unemployment insurance benefits. Be sure to explain that you tore up your letter,...

I am a base salary employee, is it legal to not pay me if i miss a day

If you receive a yearly salary, as opposed to being paid by the hour, then you cannot be paid less for missing part of a day. But, in general, you...

Does an employer has any right to hold an emplyee's paycheck?

No. If you do not receive your check, you can complain to HR or even to the New York State Department of Labor. Of course, it is not illegal to...

If your husband has a union, they will probably be able to have him reinstated. If not, he might want to consult with an attorney about whether...

What is considered overtime?

Overtime is calculated by the week, not by the day. If you think you will be working more than 40 hours per week, including travel, you may want...

Can I be sued by a former employer for starting a competing enterprise?

If you left when presented with a contract and noncompete agreement, and are targeting the same customers, it will not be long before your old firm...

How do I go about filing a discrimmination claim?

COBRA insurance would have covered you from the date of your termination, if you elected to pay the premiums.

It sounds like you may have been misclassified as an independent contractor. If you were paid by the hour, then you are probably entitled to...

Can a employer fire me on a doctor'snote in new york state?

If the company has at least 4 employees, they are covered under the NYS Human Rights Law, which requires an employer to accommodate a documented...