New York Questions and Answers

Is there a case when being threaten by an employer if you apply for unemployment after firing you ?
My son was fired a few weeks ago. He was working at a bar/restaurant in which it did not have a problem with give out free drinks, half price for meals etc. On this particular day he was schedule to w...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2017 3:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
I was shoved and groped and grabbed by the owner foraccusing me of unlawful recording and I denied it but was recording cause was scared over possible retaltion over an issue
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2017 5:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I had a car accident 4 years ago. 1 year ago I started having serious back pain and I was fired
My doctor says my back pain is directly related to what I do at work. I even have medical clearance to work as long as I go to physical therapy. However, my boss says it has nothing to do with work bu...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 4, 2017 10:45 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

In New York State, is it legal for a company to select individuals for layoff based on their age in order to achieve an average target for all impacted employees?
In a recent layoff event employee's ages were used to select individuals for termination so that the average age of those impacted matched the average age of those retained. However, NYS HRL 296.3 ind...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 25, 2017 01:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I was laid off in Nov 2016 with a call back date in april 2017. Will i still get my vacation days coming, March 28th, of 2 weeks or did i lose that because i was laid off but remained on schuele. Thanxs! Note: upon return(s) after layoffs, other employyee
See above
1 answer  |  asked Feb 21, 2017 3:51 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

My employer is closing his business but would like me to continue this business from home including storage.. Am I entitled to regular salary and do I charge him for storage?
I work for the insurance company so I need to hold the records for several years. I will be taking computers and servers in case the insurance needs records from me.
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2017 08:44 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

company acquired, non compete
i signed a non compete with company A. Company A has been acquired by company B. Our companies are now called, "company A, a division company B" is the non-compete i signed 8 years ago with Company A,...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 6, 2017 1:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Harrasment and/or discrimination due to race, gender or disability?
I went to my interviews when I was 9 months pregnant. I have informed them that I had a particular accent because English was my second language. I also disclosed that I have ADHD but that did not int...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 31, 2017 9:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Are itemized receipts for Business meals required or can the CC receipt be used alone to submit for reimbursement. Law or company policy is the question.
Company has begun requiring itemized business meal receipts stating it is the law and not just a new company policy, true or false?
1 answer  |  asked Jan 27, 2017 07:39 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

can an employee touch your personal belongings.
an employee asked me where I get my crystal vase from. I said I had it for three years which been sitting on my overhead for the that time. a few minutes later another employee walked into my cube did...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 25, 2017 2:12 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York