What if my employees are getting paid more than me?

Time to look for another job. As long as you get paid minimum wage, the company can then be "unfair" so long as the unfairness is not based on...

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I am being blatantly harassed at work by the administration. Apparently, this is not illegal??? Do I have any recourse?

Assuming no union contract or employment contract, an employer generally can be a jerk so long ads not for unlawfully discriminatory reasons. But...

Is it illegal to lie about my current compensation when applying for a job?

I am unaware that it is illegal. Yet my own character and sense of morality precludes me from ever advising someone to lie, even when not...

Do I have a work place harassment case?

Impossible to answer yes/no in a brief on-line forum. Please consult with an employment lawyer in the NYC area. Best to bring any and all...

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I was subpoenaed . Do I need an attorney ? My former boss was fired for taking funds. I was her assistant.

Hard to say. I certainly would urge that you consult with a lawyer to be sure your rights are protected and that you are not wrongly accused.

Terminating Employee and Potential Recourse

You really need to consult with an employment lawyer in NYC to see if any or all of the bonus "vested" in any way. Bring all documents, guidelines...

Will I be eligible for unemployment?

Not very likely...would most probably be seen as a VQ Voluntary Quit. I know the circumstances are of a real hardship. Best wishes to everyone.

New York State requires 24 hours for Code Training and the programs are an hour or better away.

Generally training travel time (apart from the usual work location) should be on the clock (as well as any out-of-pocket travel expenses paid). ...

If New York State requires training is the Community one works for required to pay for driving time to the training?

Travel time akin to a commute is not work time. In a training situation (not to the job site) the issue is very fact specific. Please consult a...

As an employer; when am I clear of any form of legal action from an employee for discrimination?

Generally 300 days but can be more if brought as a contract or tort claim. But ask yourself, what are the damages? How was the 'ee harmed that...