I am 50 and I just got my EMT certification (NYS) I had an interview yesterday. They asked if I ever had any moving violations and I said never. He then asked when I started driving and I said when I was 16. That should’ve been the end of his questions but then he went on to ask me how long... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2021
You may or may not have a claim. It is illegal to hire, fire, or base any term or condition of employment on age.
Being able to prove it is another thing. See what happens and if you do not get the position, it would be best to contact an employment attorney with experience in... View More
I work at Amazon and drive a Yard horse. Smart drive saw me flip someone off and emailed the boss.
answered on Mar 8, 2021
New York State is not a right to work state, it is an employment at will state.
Your employer can terminate your employment at any time for any reason,
so long as it is not discriminatory, in violation of Title VII.
If you are a member of a labor union, perhaps your union... View More
Hello -- I am a startup founder in NYC looking for an employment lawyer who can answer a few clarification questions about our hiring. We are an app-based cleaning company hiring independent contractors as cleaners that will be matched to customers on our platform. The contractors choose their own... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2021
Employees are paid a regular wage, receive employee benefits, have taxes withheld from those wages, and they have their work time, location and schedule dictated by the employer.
Independent contractors are paid for projects and pay their own taxes. They work when and where they want. For... View More
I was just insulted and belittled by a city official regarding a building I manage. The city official used profanity and said no one here even speaks inglish and continued to yell and when I asked for his name he got 3inches from my face and was yelling at me with over a dozen workers present that... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2021
A little more information is needed to fully understand what happened. Did you file a police report?
This conduct could be considered harassment, bullying and possibly assault. However, it is unclear what
happened? Did this occur while you were on the job?
Please note that... View More
The program is for promotional growth and advance. Higher pay and higher position. I was accepted and then taken out of the program. I have not received any disciplinary charges still and that's why they saying I was removed from the promotional opportunity.
answered on Mar 5, 2021
It is possible that this could be classified as whistleblower retaliation.
An attorney experienced in this area can help you.
Please note that this answer is not intended to provide legal
advise, merely to provide an opinion.
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