Time to lawyer up. Believe it or not, this is something of a common ploy. If the boss can show legitimate restructuring or personnel decision that...

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I respectfully disagree with Mr. Mevorach to the extent this is a legitimate answer to a question that depends on context. Invest in a consult,...

Your boss can only ask for verification after three consecutive sick days under the State paid sick leave law. Take it up with your HR.

No one knows whether your insurance premiums will go up. That' 's a business issue, not a legal question. You're a TLC driver in NYC. I wouldn't be...

No. Workplace sexual harassment and other Human Rights Law claims against the employer in New York are subject to three-year limitations. Generally...

Not a chance. The first rule of lawsuits is the defendant needs to owe the plaintiff a duty. Here, there doesn’t appear that the law would...

For the sake of the principle or because you were legit injured? If you were injured, consult with a personal injury attorney to assess a...

Sounds wrong to me. I've never heard of such a rule. NY's public policy on the subject enforces such contractual terms quite broadly. I know NY...

I think you have an impressively sound grasp of the law. I had to double-check my recollection from the Property law class, but the bottom line is...

Correct. Lawsuit or law enforcement. Mediation is a great tool to keep a resolution non-public, but typically, you need a lawsuit to...