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The recruiter told me that i will be starting in two weeks. I gave my resignation letter to my boss and my last day was on January 12th. I went to the interview on 12/27/17. The recruiter called me the same day to tell me i got the position. I went to mobile health to get all the requirements to... View More 
answered on Jan 29, 2018
If you have some proof (e-mail, letter, voice mail, the receipt that you paid as requested, etc...) that at the time you left your prior job you had another job lined up you should be able to collect unemployment benefits. Apply with the NYS Department of Labor, honestly, and it sounds like you... View More
Latin Caribbean transman fired by a Caucasian female without coherent reason. Boss never gave me information about Human Resources and fought me against paying for Unemployment Insurance. In a company predominantly white/heterosexual I was often berated and degraded as a sale associate by... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
You have described the basic outlines of a sexual harassment/wrongful termination case. The devil will be in the details. You should consult with an experienced attorney to go over, among other things, the specific comments constituting verbal harassment, the specific comments and actions that... View More
I have recently been diagnosed with a skin condition that causes a musty Oder. My manager and her team know it’s an issue. They sent me home today because someon complained. Is that legal? If not what can I do about it?
answered on Jan 18, 2018
If it's a diagnosed disorder, your employer's conduct may be considered to be discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and prohibited. They are required to give you a reasonable accommodation so long as it is not an undue burden. Are they still paying you for the... View More
1. I am the only Hispanic woman at the company (employed 15 mos). There are approx 12-13 total employees.
2. All female employees are of Asian ethnicity and are allowed to wear jeans etc. everyday Mon-Fri.
But only I was verbally prohibited from wearing jeans, even on "Casual... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2018
You may potentially have a case. Seems like the circumstances need to be discussed further. A consultation may be worthwhile.
It's not true, I've. Been working there for a year and a half. This boss curses and is really rude. I tried to explain the incidents and what truly occurred but they didn't want to hear it. I think they are trying to do is not pay me unemployment and fire me. What should I do?
answered on Jan 16, 2018
Never quit. Never violate company policy or rules. If they tell you to do or not do something follow orders.
Look for a new job - fast. Get one before they fire you.
No union, no government, no contract you are "at will." They can fire you for a good reason, a bad reason,... View More
2 employees state . Both were let go. One filed against the other and state. Attorney general gets involved as attorney and rep state. When defendant does not respond she files for him and is now representing him. Is that legal? Any references to her unprofessional - illegal behavior ?
answered on Jan 15, 2018
Why not ask a north Carolina lawyer? We are in New York. Every state has different ethics laws. Does not sound like a federal question which might apply to all states.
The CEO/President of the company I work for is known for insulting people on a daily basis (employees, vendors, customers, etc) He will talk about someone's weight, race, etc without a care in the world and feels that it is ok because he is the owner and if you don't like it there's... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
General insults are not necessarily illegal unless the statements are directed or "targeted" at protected classes of employees. For example, taking turns calling people (one week women, the next week men, the week after minorities) lazy may not be illegal. But if a particular group or... View More
New York law and federal law please.
answered on Dec 20, 2017
What reason did they give?
Safety? Who made decision? Why?
Can any person perform the job duties with or without accommodation? What accommodation if any did you ask for? What was their response?
You have to tell them how you can help with or without accommodation and you... View More
My employer is mad because I fell and didnt follow rules according to them to say I didn't hurt my self at work but instead at my home. I have recordings of one of my boss talking n saying I shouldn't have said i hurted at work. And coming to intimidate me at my home.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
You need to speak with a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn who handles employment law issues. They give free conslts.
I knew they would of laid me off. They replaced me with P/T employee w/o benefits. Many employees have been laid off. Can someone review the release agreement before I sign it? I need to apply for unemployment now and want to make sure I am not denied if I sign the agreement? I believe it was age... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2017
You signed a separation agreement? Within the last 7 days? Did they agree to pay you for doing That?
We review agreements. And we will do so long distance. But there would be a reasonable fee for that. Please call to discuss.
If you were paid nothing to sign a separation agreement... View More
I got fired from the job because I apparently didn't sell products. I only worked there for a day and a half, but the manager says that I don't get paid since it was only training.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Have you contacted the New York State Department of Labor to inquire? If the training was of sole benefit to your employer the DOL will likely be interested. If the training benefits you for other jobs, for your career, or in other ways then maybe not. They will probably examine position... View More
My wife is 8 months pregnant and her due date is, Jan 1st. She started a new job on 10/11 and she goes on leave 12/15. Her current HR told her she is only covered until 12/31 and then she will not be covered anymore. They told her she cannot enroll for new coverage until 11/2018. Is this possible?... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
She should have received COBRA notice from her old job to cover her until new insurance covers her.
As long as new employer treats all employees the same - for example if working 90 days is required for coverage? Most employers do not require waiting till open enrollment.
She needs... View More
My employer says that since I'm not working 30 hours a week, because I am out on medical leave and receiving workers comp, that I can not receive employee health benefits. Is that true?
answered on Nov 27, 2017
If you were receiving benefits before you took workers compensation leave, unless your employer is eliminating benefits for all employees, taking workers compensation leave does not change your plan like getting married, having children or losing your job would. Your employer would have to provide... View More
Rescently at an in home care job,pain meds came up missing,the client stated that on the day they were missing i worked,yet she also had company that day,needless to say my boss thinks it was me,police were not called and no proof i did it,wich i didnt,my boss is now calling all of my clients and... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2017
Wow, your boss has no right to destroy your reputation. If you lose a job, clients, or money because the people your boss talks to believes what is being said about you and those comments are false you probably can sue (assuming you can recover) for slander or defamation if it's in writing.... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2017
No surveillance system is the same. I do not believe private employers have any duty to keep surveillance for any period of time unless a litigation hold has been requested.
found me not eligible ststing that i quit. which i didnt the same day he told me he had to lrt me go is the same day he deleted me in the system hes trlling them that i never showed up after our talk
answered on Nov 15, 2017
Have you asked for a hearing? Do so and do it timely.
If you tell the truth you should get benefits. Remember that the correct way to fire someone is in person and with a witness.
Also, most firings occur toward the end of the week and at the end of the day.
If the firing... View More
12 years on the job..only female. have gotten title promotions with no pay. and each title stuck with me through each promotion. (bc they never hired anyone for the job i was promoted from. so i became the admin asst. project coordinator.. televideo specialist and now editor has been added to my... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2017
Are you more qualified and more experienced than the guy recently promoted?
Are you more qualified and more experienced than other males who have been promoted?
Have you applied or tried to get promoted and less qualified males took those spots?
If yes, call lawyers like us... View More
Employees A,B,C,D,E are Team Leads for the same department/company. They spend half their time individually making products and half on leadership tasks. Employee A is recognized and asked to help another department with leadership. His management agrees and reduces his time spent making products... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2017
Regrettably, what you describe is unfairness, and a business using evaluation criteria that are not aligned with employee and company goals.
To be discrimination with regard to the the employment laws the evaluation metric would need to disadvantage a category of employees based, for... View More
There is no cameras or proof of any actions. Do I have a case?
answered on Oct 21, 2017
You don't have any sort of wrongful termination action against your employer. The courts have no tolerance for marijuana at work. If you have proof that you did not take marijuana to work, submit it to your employer and you may get your job back. Otherwise, more information would be needed... View More
I work in a residence and the assistant at manager and direct is always discriminating against the Haitian employees. Two Haitian staff resigned because they were being discriminated against and I'm currently suspended from work and there will be an investigation soon
answered on Oct 15, 2017
Have you considered filing your employment discrimination complaint with:
1) New York City Commission on Human Rights if you work in New York City - bronx brooklyn queens staten island or manhattan.
or (1 or 2 Not 1 and 2)
2) New York State Division of Human Rights?... View More
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