Do you have homeowner’s insurance or renters liability insurance? In NY, those policies often have coverage under Part B for defamation claims. If...

I've got case that started like this. I don't think it's an issue that can be addressed by reference to general rules in a public Q&A. There are...

Why is a 1099 independent contractor dealing with HR and asked for an Doctor's note? If you are an independent operator, if you're injured you can...

Do you have a cause and origin report? Did the local fire authority investigate? Because obviously the insurance company is, and as the party...

You’re offering classes and hiring teachers. You’re classifying your teachers as 1099. You instruct, impose requirements, and provide feedback. You...

Use Avvo to find a local employment attorney for a consult. NYS has very broad anti-retaliation protection for good faith whistleblowers, but it's...

Why don’t you ask the owner? You had a good relationship with him. His wife has your number. Call and ask why were you fired? Normally, solid...

Probably not unless there is more to the story. Your birthday is not a basis for protected leave. If she told you No, or asked for more than three...

This is a little too specific for a public Q&A. General rule of thumbs: a risk analysis should come before publication and start with "Do you have...

I gather your brother didn’t insure his mobile home? That’s where we start: first party (you pay for it) insurance coverage for your own property,...