I have a potential lawsuit against my former employer and I am located in NY. The former employer is headquartered in CA

The answer to this question will depend on the employment contract, the specific wording of the clause and the underlying facts of your claim. So...

. I inquired with HR about short Disability with our HR Dept.. The next day I was fired. Is this a case for legal recourse?

See a qualified employment discrimination attorney, IMMEDIATELY. If you don't know one in your area go to the following website and search for...

I received a paper that says it is an RJI on a foreclosure of family property

The foreclosure sale of your home (the final step in the foreclosure is getting close--exactly how long is hard to say based on the information you...

Will a payday loan affect my credit score badly?

My answer assumes that you received this payday loan in New York State. If that is true a payday loan is illegal in New York. Because of this,...

Simply "walking away" from the house before the bank has completed the foreclosure (which in New York could take years) could be the worst...

I have a question regarding Chapter 13 and "The Plan" in New York State

You can move to modify your plan based on your new circumstances/disposable income. Good luck,

After I finish my shift on a non-call day and leave the hospital, can my employer force me to return to work?

Based on the information you have provided it is not clear that you are properly classified as a salaried employee which might mean that your...

Am I financially responsible for my company's mistake? Do they have a right to subtract this amount from future wages? My rights

How an employee is paid is one of the few highly regulated activities in the employee/employer relationship. There are several laws both on the...

Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The answer is yes to both of these, if you qualify. You should speak to your bankruptcy attorney. If you don't have a bankruptcy attorney, get...

What are the steps to take when being verbally harassed at work?

As an HR professional I am sure that you know what "at will employment" means and the implications of it on your rights. If you believe (and have...