I wish to work 6 hours in the morning without break, go home for several hours, then work 2-3 hours in the evening. Legal?

A split shift is legal and you could work that out with your employer. However, as the previous poster explained, the employer is obligated to...

When terminiated from employment, does an employer have to give a reason?

I agree with the following post. And, in fact if you are at-will the employer does not even need a reason to let you go. As long as it is not an...

I and others are being discriminatied against at work, we are being harrassed, and we are being taken advantage of.

The previous post is correct. You would have to identify some type of illegal harassment (i.e. sex, gender, race, disability, gender) etc.

Does my boss have to pay for my lunch if i am on duty the whole time i work?

The previous post is dead on. You can contact an attorney or the Labor Board to deal with this issue.

Do I need an employment attorney

I agree with the previous post. Typically, vacation time is paid out at the end and sick leave is not.

Do I need to have counsel when contacted by the HR department?

You do not need one, especially if you did not do anything wrong. However, it would still be a good idea to talk with one. It is always advisable...

I was terminated for a specific reason and although all employees outside my class commited the same act.

What do you think was the real reason they were trying to get rid of you? For example, your age, race, disability, etc. If there was an illegal...

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Which state law would apply for employment?

I agree - New York

I was wrongfully terminated because of something somebody said it was said that me and another employee had sexual relations in

Based on what your presented I do not see a wrongful termination claim. However, you should speak with a wrongful termination attorney in your area.

Is it legal for an employer to not pay you because they are a pay cycle behind?

Check with a wrongful termination attorney in your area. In California, by statute there are specific times that employees must be paid. I assume...