It's 2014 here in the technology capital of America; yet there's no app to make the attorney search simple for clients. Why?

No law preventing this...not sure where the monetizing would arise. Quite complex.

I was recently terminated from a position in NYC. The employer won't settle on 2 weeks severance to finalize release form.

Please take your proof to an employment lawyer in your area. Good luck.

Can employer with hold paycheck becauseof lost social security card?

LIU would appear to be unreasonable and have no grounds to withhold pay. The SS Card is needed for the I-9 but there are on-line substitutes as...

Can fire you for any reason, except for unlawful discrimination (absent union contract). If they say in writing or on a reference check that you...

I work as a nurse on a call center, for 8 years now, and I cannot handle the screaming, yelling and threatening on the phone

Because you said "on the phone" I presume these are clients of the call center. Generally no...unless you might have a Workers Comp claim. I...

I have a question about the scope of a non-compete agreement

Great question. You have zeroed-in on the key issue(s). But, the terms/wording of the non-compete you signed are what matter. I urge you to take...

Rumors of layoffs are abounding at my company. What are my rights as an at will employee regarding notice and severance?

Not enough info to be sure the WARN notice provisions apply...my gut says they won't but you need to consult with an employment lawyer in NYC to be...

Can a manager change the past practice of shift work?

Are you represented by a union? Normally a change cannot be made without collective bargaining. Is this a City job? If so, there might be...

How and where I should file a complain against work place discrimination?

You have the option to file with the EEOC of the NY State Division of Human Rights. Please look at their websites on-line. Also, please consider...

Can an employer be held responsible for failing/ignoring to implement reasonable accommodation and why?

Unspoken in your question is any linkage to disability. Is the accommodation you are describing related to an employee's disability? Please...