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I am working on EAD for City Agency since 2015. I got married in 2017 and requested employer for H1b(Cap exempt based on pending AOS), so my spouse can join me in USA on H4. Employer denied me, though, he has been applying H1b for other employees. I am separated from spouse for last 2 years and for... View More 
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answered on Dec 8, 2018
There is probably know way to "force" your employer to help you bring your spouse to US, nor keep you as an employee. You really need to retain an experienced immigration attorney to find out your other options. H1B is not a Visa that will enable you to have what you want and there is no... View More
They say it's to keep costs down, but how isn't that age discrimination?
answered on Nov 21, 2018
Are they terminating older employees? It could be age discrimination.
I’m afraid to be near him. Every time he’s in school, some one gets hurt. Usually me.
answered on Oct 28, 2018
You have an unsafe workplace. If your union won't do anything about it I suggest you contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment issues. You may have to try a number. Try the National Employment Law Project: https://www.nelp.org/
As they are a Legal... View More
still required to wear one?
answered on Oct 19, 2018
Is it part of their uniform? What industry are you in? Food service/bar? It could be perceived as discriminatory. Further information is required. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.
I work at an restaurant & I quit, when to go get my check the Manager said she mail it & it’s been two weeks & I still haven’t receive it
answered on Oct 2, 2018
Contact the New York State Department of Labor. They will help you. Everyone in New York is entitled to be paid for all hours worked.
I have gone to my manager multiple times about issues and concerns that I have and every time I am told that they will try to work with me, I suffer from pretty severe anxiety and I have mentioned it and I am put in situations that raise my anxiety and put me and those I give services to in danger.... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2018
You need to be able to perform your job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you need that you MUST request that. Ask your doctors what you need and consult an employment lawyer.
If you have a workers compensation claim it is simple to retain a contingent fee lawyer for... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2018
Yes, to the extent it is not unduly burdensome on the employer's business.
Unemployment benefits at my hearing I was accused of walking off / abandoning my position due I have a case
answered on Sep 14, 2018
Appeal the decision timely. If you do not promptly immediately do so you will probably waive your right to do so.
Bring copies of every single medical record and notice to your employer of your medical condition to the hearing. You have to introduce and move all medical records into... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2018
Wrongful termination in the strict meaning of that term does not exist.
We look for discrimination. If an employer does not like an employee that is not illegal. If an employer discriminates against an employee because the employee belongs within a protected class of employees that is... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2018
Any lawyer who answers your question better have reviewed your employee handbook, any contract you may have entered, wage notices required by the Wage Theft Prevention Act, pay stubs, receipts, and basically any other paperwork you may have signed or consented to. If you choose not to proceed that... View More
Hello - I think my husband has been discriminated because of his disability.
He is a competitive class worker laid off from CUNY after 16 years. He had to take two FMLAs in the past two years. In Feb 2018, after returning from sick leave he was told to request transfer to another campus,... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2018
I doubt that anyone will be able to answer your question.
You don't want to post details about medical issues on a public forum.
Employment law cases are fact intensive and document heavy. To really, truly get a handle on any case a lawyer needs to spend considerable time with... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2018
If you are worried that your employer may act in a discriminatory or retaliatory fashion, it is always best to consult with an employment lawyer BEFORE the employer takes adverse action. Some employment lawyers offer free telephone consultations.
I received a promotion that I didn't want. The company has not provided a commission structure so I refused to sign my offer letter until I receive a comp plan. They backfilled my old position and automatically changed my salary without me accepting the new position. Is this legal? They... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2018
As long as you make minimum wage, and have no contract for anything else (which you don't as the unkept promises are not a contract), then the employer can do whatever he wants. You can always quit.
They suspended me for today because they claim they found new evidence, from yesterday but I wasn’t in the building the whole day. Monday I have a meeting with HR which I think is to fire me. I just want to know if I have a case bc I know for a fact they don’t have proof bc I wasn’t there... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2018
Biggest mistake employees have been making recently? They discuss the ongoing investigation with someone after being told not to do so. That's insubordination. It often results in termination.
Listen, take notes, ask questions and argue at your own risk; meaning dont argue. If you did... View More
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.
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.
they told me to either step down and go back to being senior machine operator, resign, do a investigation which my manager said would be bad, they had no documentation, only and open door policy from this new manager to all production employees, my group of employees complained about the overtime,... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2018
It sounds like you are in a tough spot. You really need to speak with an attorney before making any choice that has a long term impact on your career.
If you were actually bullying people and talking in a sexual manner you would most likely be terminated rather than demoted. Keeping... View More
Hi,
me and my partner we’ve registered c corporation about 2 months ago.
We were developing the website for 8 months, I did the whole work, created the system, had a vision and the most of ideas. He was paying for everything and did nothing. I was working for his other company... View More
June 4th I got phone message from office worker of community college in NY, asking if I wished to interview for teaching position. It was only time I was contacted by the institution. I called back later that day and spoke with different worker, who said that interviews were being conducted for... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Probably legal unless it is governed by collective bargaining agreements, public education and funding laws, or some established policy akin to a rule or regulation which an applicant happens to be familiar with. Selection of employees tends to be fairly subjective, even when essential skills or... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
I think a more important question might be the type of criminal conviction involved. I understand that you do not and should not post specific details about past criminal acts on line, anywhere, ever.
New York City job applicants are now protected by recent "ban the box"... View More
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