You need to consult with local employment & labor attorney to assess potential claims. It appears far too nuanced to begin to do so.

What’s your question? Your post correctly implies that terminating an employee for filing a DOL complaint is likely retaliation. Wage theft and...

I don’t see a claim. You could file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights, which will investigate and may make conclusions about...

It may be, but it can be difficult to discern an illegal treat from a good faith settlement offer. Consult with a local employment attorney in...

This information is very troubling and may implicate the NYS Whistleblower Law (Labor Law Section 240). You may consider consulting with an...

Unless an employment contract explicitly provides for a minimum term of employment, it will be treated as an at-will agreement. You should bring...

You may have rights but I cannot assess them online with the information available. It is prudent to seek consultation with a local employment...

Whose “no hire list?” If your former employer is known to maintain such a list there likely is no immediate relief available to you short of...

Get a consult with a local employment attorney ASAP. There are red flags in your question but it appears far too nuanced and sensitive to address...

Try this page at your state DOL https://dol.ny.gov/working-papers Summary: No -factory workrooms or construction -machinery or chemical...