I find that it helps to read the Constitution, not just what other people, even smart judges, say about it. Note the 9th Amendment. A state...

No. NYS law won't affect the FBI background check, but employers in NYS (unless exempted, like law enforcement) must comply with state law. When...

No. Not illegal, no. It’s perfectly appropriate to ask employees to focus on work and avoid personal discussions that are known to be emotional...

Probably not, and yes. If the employer gets sued about stuff that you have nothing to do with, there is no rational analysis that would lead back...

There are no magic words. An 8-year-supervisor versus 7-month-new-hire , that says it all. Work with your supervisor to find out where the...

Pay your dues through that time the written agreement says you no longer have to. If you don’t have a written agreement, no one can tell you what...

Skip the public Q&A and get right to a consult. You need a privileged back and forth and any attorney will need more information to make any...

“ As an LLC is it legal to pay summer day camp staff a weekly stipend instead of an hourly minimum wage salary?” Answer: Probably not, no. If it...

“ Can a cop give me a ticket for unlicensed driver when he didn't pull me over and I was out of the car already?” Answer: Yes. Why couldn’t he?

1. Would the company she is suing be able to use the text messages she sent me in their defense? 2. Can she file a civil complaint against me if...