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answered on Sep 25, 2018
Yes, to the extent it is not unduly burdensome on the employer's business.
I have been told that I was being laid off because a replacement for me needed to be hired to replace me.
answered on Sep 6, 2018
How long have you been on leave and have you been employed there for over a year?
I work for a NJ-based company. They are a small company with only about 10 or so employees, so I’m not sure what my rights are, if any.
I had a baby last year. I found out after returning to work that I would then be eligible to receive 6 additional weeks of partially paid bonding leave... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2018
Discrimination based on pregnancy is still illegal under the NJLAD, regardless if the employer is a small employer. If you feel you are being mistreated, discriminated, or fear you will lose your position because you are pregnant, consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
Can i sue a company because i was offered a job but once the employer found out i was not spanish he said he cant hire me and he only choose my resume because my name looked spanish
answered on Jul 19, 2018
That could be a form of discrimination. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
answered on Jul 18, 2018
It depends on various factors. Was the compliment sexually suggestive? Is it pervasive? Is it continuous?
I was told by a college that someone that is currently being promoted to a mangers position (my manger) made a comment stating " Oh i did not know she was Sammy Davis Jr. I am an African America woman that is married to a jew man. I am also pregnant and don't feel comfortable in my work... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2018
That can be perceived as discriminatory. Further information is required to make an evaluation. Consider a consultation.
I notified my boss about my missing hours and he said he would add them to my next weeks paycheck. However I worked 43 hours this week, which is overtime. Is he still required to add my missing hours even though it would be overtime?
answered on Jul 3, 2018
You’re required to be paid those hours at the overtime rate, not the regular rate. If he transfers it as regular time into the next paycheck, that is illegal. If this has been going on for a while, consider a consultation.
answered on Jun 29, 2018
It does not need to be repetitive. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
I work for a construction rental company and at night and weekends we are required to be on call. There is a rotating list. We only get paid if we get a call, which is not that often. However, we have to be available to answer our phone and must be local to respond to work. If we are unable to make... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2018
Are you required to show up to work if you're on call and when called? If they're requiring you to be on-call, you may be entitled to be compensated for that time.
What can I do beyond reporting him to the company?
answered on May 9, 2018
If you're paid by hour as a non-exempt employee, they must compensate you at the overtime rate of 1.5x your regular rate for any hours over 40 hours per week.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
You’re considered to be in a protected class if you make a complaint of sexual harassment so they cannot retaliate against you after making a complaint. A consultation may be worthwhile to determine your options.
I can still perform my job and have only 2 years until retirement.
Was demoted while off for disability leave and it seems like the company is trying to make me fail at my job or quit.
Is there a case under Americans with Disabilities Act?
answered on Apr 25, 2018
There may be violations of the FMLA as well as the ADA. Consider a consultation for case evaluation.
Been on FMLA since 01/25/18 . Worked with JetBlue at JFK in NY since 02/04/10 . Jetblue took away my flying benefits for over 50 days while on a FMLA and also many other employee benefits . Also I was blocked out of my employee intranet to make use of my benefits or even be able to communicate with... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2018
There may be violations of the FMLA and state laws. A case evaluation may be worthwhile.
I am a driving instructor for NYS certified driving school, they have been in business for decades. I get paid $13 per lesson (50 minutes each) so if I give 5 lessons I get $65. However the time I am at work, moving the car between students, refueling, and waiting, makes the day 7 hours 30... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
You may be entitled to additional wages. Consider a consultation for an evaluation of your pay and claims. Further information is needed.
Because he's my boss, I feel like I can't say no, and even though he hasn't directly hit on me it feels slightly romantic. What can I do to report this without him retaliating against me?
I was demoted from Associate role into admin role in 2016, however, my company lied about it. I told manager about excessive admin work and she was not happy and started to harass me almost weekly with bullying tactics and doing double standard treatment. I also did not receive overtime for admin... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
You may have a claim for unpaid overtime under FLSA and NYLL depending on what your position and duties were. We need further information to evaluate your claim so a consultation may be worthwhile. You can claim constructive discharge - i.e. the conditions being unbearable that any reasonable... View More
I just started working for this company that does eyelash extensions. I have been working very hard 2 jobs because I am 100 percent capable. After just 2 weeks of being there my manager went through my personal stuff on facebook and looked at my personal pictures and found out I was pregnant that... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2018
No. They can't discriminate against you because you are pregnant. If you feel that is the case, a consultation may be worthwhile to determine your claims and option.
My friend went on a disability leave due to a kidney infection. She was still being contacted about work related things and expected to complete tasks from the hospital. It took weeks for insurance and her employer to pay her. She had to block her number in order for HR to answer her phone calls.... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
How long has she been employed? She may be eligible for FMLA leave where they have to hold her job for her.
Am I wrong or crazy: starting December of 2017, the wage for fast food workers and workers alike was 13.50? He paid 13.00 per hour for the whole month of January. How do I proceed? Is it legal? Am I wrong?
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