New York Questions and Answers

Asked 3 questions and no responses for months. Anyone out there?
Could you please just answer one of my questions. They all pertain to the same case. The most recent is the simplest of the 3. Thank you
1 answer  |  asked Mar 25, 2016 07:02 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I have FMLA and I was mandated to work another 8 hour shift and I couldn't so I used my FMLA can I asked to bring in a doctor's note with my FMLA?
My FMLA states that if I have to use FMLA to leave while mandated I can do so. It's written in bold. I also was mandated 9 minutes before it my shift was done.
1 answer  |  asked Mar 25, 2016 12:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

in new how soon after being terminated must I receive my accrued vacation pay
I was terminated in ny on 3/11 without reason being given. They paid me my last weeks salary on 3/17 but not the 154 hours of PTO I was owed. They tell me they will pay it to me on 3/341. I'm concerne...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 21, 2016 05:59 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

i have a small company...3 employees total.
my small company, 3 employees had an employee who recently went on maternity. She received disability plus was paid $250 per week for all 4 months she was out. She has since returned and I feel that f...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 15, 2016 12:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can a company alter the terms of a 90 day without cause termination agreement?
I recently relocated from florida to new york for a job. My employer verbally promised the job was secure. My employer is based out of california but has a contract with a different company in ny. I s...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 14, 2016 12:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I was a account executive doing sales mostly on 60 month contracts paid commision. after contracts come up for renewal I get paid again. after 5 years I was told I could not renew them but i will get a 13 percent residual on each account. so at my 5 and a
I get fired and not paid on my accounts. he kept it all. after waiting over 5 years to get paid. I got nothing. is that legal what he did
1 answer  |  asked Mar 13, 2016 1:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I am a waitress and my employer has taken away one of my main shifts. I have worked the same schedule and have had the same availability for the past 4 years. There reason for taking my shift was to give it to another employee who works more hours and wan
I am a waitress and my employer has taken away one of my main shifts. I have worked the same schedule and have had the same availability for the past 4 years. There reason for taking my shift was to g...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 13, 2016 10:18 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

If something is provided to all the employees, would it still be considered a reasonable accommodation?
An employee with a bad back isn't given a ergonomic chair but the other employees is provided with a ergonomic chair. The worker ask their employee for a chair because of their back problem. The emplo...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 12, 2016 10:28 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an attorney negotiate a severance package if I would like to resign(from current job)?
I felt as if I was discriminated against for the company I currently work for. I written a complaint only for it not to be investigated by the company. After that the problem still some what exist and...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 11, 2016 12:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

We have a point system at work. Is it legal to get points for using a paid sick day with I doctor note. And I'm never sick, so I don't abuse it
I work at capstone nursing home. Are point system changes on a daily basis. 12 puts is termination. Each sick day is 1 pt. If you clock in a second late or early you get a half a point each time. They...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 10, 2016 01:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York