I was told (not in writing) that I would be getting two $2 raises ($16 to $18 to $20 per hour), but it's been over two years and they never gave me either raise. What law for NYC or NYS says this is not allowed, and where can I find that law to show my employer?
answered on Feb 21, 2019
Have you asked your union, assuming you belong to one? Your union contract protects everyone. It's called a collective agreement for a reason.
If you have no union and you continue working for the lower pay have you ratified that? Meaning agreed to it?
If you have no written,... Read more »
My grandson has told his other grandmother that he tasted beer that his uncles forced him to drink beer she went and did a show cause and the judge granted her temp custody. Child protection came and looked around and said nothing seemed like it was unsafe . How can a judge just take my grandson... Read more »
answered on Dec 5, 2018
Forcing a child to drink beer can certainly be considered endangering the welfare of a child and can thus be a basis for the petition.
answered on Oct 30, 2018
Under some circumstances, the answer is "yes" - but only with respect to child support, income taxes, criminal restitution, or Social Security overpayments. Give them a call and ask them about it - they'll at least be able to let you know to whom the debt is owed. There have been... Read more »
We moved here 2 months ago and our kids are doing great in schools. We applied for the vaccine exemptions as we have the last 9 years and we were denied because the school district claims we weren't sincere in our religious beliefs. The system in place to appeal seems extremely legalistic. It... Read more »
answered on Oct 16, 2018
It is very hard to appeal these decisions. Appeals take over a year, and during that time your kid cannot attend school. We have done them, but success is hard.
answered on Aug 31, 2018
I think the more important question is how long might labor unions continue to exist in the form we knew them to be?
A big part of society seems to be rebelling against laws and rules. Sort of like the "let those who ride decide" movement opposing motorcycle helmets years ago.... Read more »
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answered on Aug 25, 2018
Honestly, forget it. I think they have stopped issuing these.
answered on Aug 4, 2018
It depends on the jurisdiction, but pleading guilty could affect immigration status and any judge will tell this to a defendant prior to a plea. In general, these cases are criminal if the person has a “guilty mind” meaning that they knew the license and our registration was expired; if they... Read more »
my daughter was arrested for trespassing 2nd degree.
she is a crystal meth /heroin /bath salts user- she self injects including her legs - has had sepsis 3 times hospital. I do not want to ask for mercy I want them to know how bad things are....
I want the judge and or DA to know... Read more »
answered on May 9, 2018
I am very sorry to hear your are going through this.
To answer your question, yes, you can most certainly send a letter to the judge and the district attorney. In fact, you could even call the district attorney, or the assistant district attorney assigned to the case, and ask to meet with... Read more »
Hello i been an aupair early this year , after 3 months unfortunately i had to go back cause the agency couldnt Find me another family , and They Even found me a family that was against the program rule . I came back and i know i have to wait 2 years, But agency telling me now that since i didnt... Read more »
answered on May 8, 2018
There is nothing to indicate that you would not be able to come back. It simply could be a rule of the company with which you worked.
I received a property tax bill. Am I responsible for these taxes? Also, I never collected rent from this property because the previous owner said that I wouldn't take over until November. Can I fight to get the rent for the months this building was in my name?
answered on Jan 13, 2018
Not responsible for taxes. You cannot get rent unless the lease says you can collect. The whole thing is weird though, and the reason for the transfers could be an issue for income and gift taxes.
Me and my wife sold our apartment, they was a foreign withholding tax that was pay to the IRS now 6 month later got a letter from the buyer lawyer stating an error was made and the IRS is missing 15000.00 dollar plus 1000.00 for interests and late fee (the IRS letter is addressed to the buyer!) .... Read more »
answered on Jan 11, 2018
This could be a fraud, so double check. You are responsible for any tax. Withholding is a prepayment, not a tax, which you calculate when you file. If $1000 is the issue, you are probably going to have to pay it.
NYC local government like NYC Deptt. of Sanitation or Transportation are exempted from E-Verify? Can I work there on STEM OPT?
Do the NYC government departments MUST enrolled in E-Verify to hire on STEM OPT even if they are exempted from E-Verify?
Do the government departments MUST enrolled in E-Verify to hire on STEM OPT even if they are exempted from E-Verify?
answered on Dec 6, 2017
An immigration lawyer or one who serves as counsel (possibly in house) for higher education is best suited to answer this question.
https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub
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answered on Oct 17, 2017
Depends, most likely yes you can assign it to an entity such as a trust or limited liability company.
Have 30 days to seek review in New York State Supreme court
answered on Oct 10, 2017
Retain an attorney who handles supreme court cases and do not miss any filing or appeal deadlines.
answered on Oct 9, 2017
This is a very broad question that can be answered in many ways, but broadly in New York there is legislation (the Taylor Law) that sets up a system of procedures and protections for public sector employers and employees. Under this system, employees have to serve a probationary period after they... Read more »
I have requested a constituent meting with legislative staff at the congressional office of a U.S. Representative. The office has declined to allow me to video-record the constituent meeting. As this is a publicly funded, taxpayer-subsidized office, am I within my congressional rights to record the... Read more »
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answered on Sep 11, 2017
Just the fact that it is public doesn't mean it can be recorded (i.e. court proceedings in many instance are not allowed to be recorded).
In certain locales privacy laws have been implemented whereby you cannot record someone without their consent and that also would apply to... Read more »
Her SS card, Medicare card, everything is "Ann" How can I get a legal name change if she already is known as Ann, except on her birth certificate? Any advice greatly appreciated
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Name changes are meant to be done yourself, i.e. DIY or pro se. The clerk in Civil Court in the Bronx (assuming that is where your mother lives) has the forms. It is easy.
or do I have to take the neutralization test
answered on Jun 12, 2017
First, are you a lawful permanent resident? Second, are you studying to become a diplomat? No, just kidding! It is a "naturalization" test. In general, if you were lawfully admitted/adjusted as a lawful permanent resident 'before' your 18th Birthday 'and' your... Read more »
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