I was laid off and my employer owes me commissions. Should I file a complaint with the State Labor Department?

I would hire a private attorney. The Labor Law provides for penalties as well as attorneys fees to be awarded so your employer will have a strong...

I'm a massage therapist and I feel that since I've been pregnant, my job hasn't been too happy about it. What are my rights?

Certainly I would recommend putting your concerns in writing to your supervisors. This will protect you against retaliation. If your coworkers...

Would I be responsible if my car was stolen and was involve in a accident while I was away on vacation?

Assuming the driver was not authorized, then no, you should not be responsible unless some independent negligent act by you contributed to the...

Do I have a wrongful termination suit and can I win an unemployment appeal?

I would say yes, you have a suit for retaliation. Was your complaint in writing? Certainly this should be further investigated. Kind...

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I live in ny state can i only collect on the liability insurance that the other driver had when I settle on my case.

You are not limited to insurance. Of course it is unknown what other assets might be available. You should certainly look to see if your auto...

Can you help me with unpaid wages and ot, and refusal on the union"s part to pay my medical bill"s even though I pay union dues

You should have the settlement reduced to writing. If that is the case you can bring an action to enforce the terms of the settlement...

What kind of lawyer represents victims of sexual assault that may or may not be related to employment?

First, I am very sorry to hear about your situation. If it is an employment issue, then certainly a labor and employment attorney such as myself...

I got fired from my job after being head cook then superviser,i need some advice on how to get my job back.

Certainly if there was unlawful discrimination or retaliation then you may have a claim. Generally an unfair termination is not unlawful.

My wife died just 4 days before my son was due and she had regular check ups at her OBGYN. Do I have a case against her dr?

My condolences. In order to answer your question, I would need to review the medical records and understand more about the history. Kind...

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Many auto dealerships will take the position that Usury laws do not apply to retail sales agreements, but, there are several reported decisions in...