Hello: Absent a written contract or union agreement, New York is an "at will" employment state so there is no recourse per se.

I would like to know if I have a case to sue management or the corporation for harassment.

Hello: Are you union? You are raising some discrimination issues - so consult with counsel on this - however, I am assuming you have not been...

Can I use my rent to make repairs?

Hello: The usual suggestion would be to retain counsel, review the lease, notify landlord that you are seeking a rent abatement and then try to...

Hello: My suggestion is to retain counsel on this and try to work out a settlement with L because L will claim that nail and mail is sufficient...

Can Ny state keep incurring interest on child support even when the said child is well over 21 and the father is disabled?

Hello: Have counsel review the child support order as itmay have had an earlier emancipation event and, if necessary, apply to court for...

Why was just the least severe charge the only charge mentioned during plea?

Hello: As a DV victim, I would suggest you meet with the support groups. As a victim of crime, I understand your frustration with the court...

Can I sue ACS

Hello: I do not know what stage you are at the hearing or what the findings were (see...

Am I eligible for unemployment?

Hello: Claimants have been advising me that even when they certify and admit they worked one day, although the UI decreased, the PUA did...

Rental lease with couples separating who award rental

Hello: You have a number of issues here but I changed the topic to what I felt was the most important - safety and domestic violence. If a...

Am I illegally being shorted on overtime pay?

Hello: Under New York wage regulations, time spent traveling as part of an employee's duties is “working time” and must be compensated according...