It could take several months. It will be a criminal matter. An attorney will have to appear in criminal court to represent the person accused.

What is the statute of limitations for appealing a denial of unemployment benefits in New York State?

I recommend that you file for an appeal. The quick answer is what was the final straw. But if you appeal, you will have the chance to tell an...

If hourly employees work on a holiday do they receive extra compensation?

There is no law that requires an employer to offer premium pay to employees who work a holiday. Some union contracts offer it, and you are...

Is there a lawyer that will help me i was fired after reporting my job to osha

Yes, you can make a complaint that you were discharged in retaliation for complaining to OSHA. You need to contact OSHA again to do it. You can...

I'm being treated differently than the men in my department from my Lesbian boss...is this harassment?

I would have to recommend that you contact an employment attorney and spend some time discussing your situation, and what can be done about it. ...

Why was the "at will" employee law passed?

Federal and State laws permit and protect workers to organize to form labor unions. The most important benefit of a union is protection against...

Is this legal

The check will bounce and you will not know until after you have already wired them the money. This is a scam. You may want to visit the District...

Have I been wrongfully terminated?

There might be a pattern of terminating older employees, and maybe replacing them with younger ones. If so, you should consult with a lawyer. ...

I was unfairly let go from my job can i still receive unemployment benefits?

It may not be fair, but the owner is entitled to do whatever he thinks is best for his business. That is one reason why there is unemployment,...

If I work an 8hr day in nys can the company I work for force me to take an 1hr lunch

The law requires them to give you 30 minutes, but they can require you to take 60.