As an employer with union (local 100) employees, am I able to ask my union employees to sign a confidentiality agreement?

I think it can be considered a term or condition of employment requiring you to get a letter from the union agreeing. If you don't, the union might...

In NY State can my boss erase overtime from my timesheet because it was not authorized?

There are two parts to this answer. 1) You must be paid for all time you worked; but 2) You can be terminated for working overtime without...

What is the legal timeframe (if any) for an HR dept to approve return to work?

I recommend you consult with an employment lawyer. Also, if its less than 6 months since you last worked, apply for unemployment benefits while...

What can I do, do I have a case?

The general rule is that workers must be paid by the hour and paid a premium after 40 hours. Deductions from pay are not allowed. There are...

Do I have the right to take legal action if my employer does not offer me a break for 8-10hr shifts?

You cannot sue for money, but you can file a complaint with the NYS Dept of Labor, Wages and Hours Division.

Someone is stealing my publications, what can I do?

Copyright is a simple and inexpensive procedure.

Can I sue my former employer/ How can I defend myself against pending charges?

As for unemployment, I do not believe information they found out after you last worked will be considered. Unemployment will want to know what...

They should be paid as temporary, part-time employees, not contractors.

Is it too late to report sexual harassment?

It would be best to consult a family law/matrimonial law attorney for an answer to this question.

Work place discrimination

An employment lawyer in Westchester will be able to handle a case against a NYC business.