New York Questions and Answers

1 answer  |  asked Mar 16, 2013 1:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Is this discrimination?
I was hired for a job that makes me a "mandated reporter." Anytime I believe a child is in danger I am required, by law to report it. In asking a question as to if I was liable to report a person I kn...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2013 6:20 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an employer garnish my wages for a broken laptop?
Simply put I spilled my drink on a work computer and it needed to be replaced. Is it legal for them to hold me liable for that laptop and garnish my wages for the cost of a new one?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 6, 2012 2:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Was terminated today without reason or explanation
Is there anything I can do? I think it might have been in retaliation, not sure. Would like to talk with someone before I sign anything.
1 answer  |  asked Aug 17, 2012 1:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Wrong Termination on Temp. Worker From A Lie Told To Human Resources
I understand temp can be fired and anytime and NY is an "at-will". I also understand that temps are at the bottom of the chain and most people can care less but its not fair to have a supervisor make ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 22, 2012 6:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I know severance pay isn't mandatory, but.........
After 25 years of service, I am being terminated due to lack of business/income. Although originally told the company was closing, that has changed and the company will continue with only the owners a...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 25, 2012 12:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

what are my options if my company is using me to help with outsourcing
My company is working with an outside company which will provide digital imaging and workflow. This company will receive invoices via e-mail, scan, fax, pdf or mail from out vendors and route them ele...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 8, 2012 5:55 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

My employer has two year non-compete clause - that seems awfully long.
Our company provides urban and regional planning consulting services. A one year non-compete seems more than sufficient to cover their business needs but two years seems excessive. The firm does not p...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2012 10:33 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Acceptance of notice to resign - withholding of pay and bonus
1 answer  |  asked Feb 17, 2012 04:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

How to get copy of a signed non-compete aggreement from former employer
I have asked my former employer for a copy of a signed non-compete agreement during pre and post-employment period. Former employer is not giving me a copy of signed non-compete agreement. How can I g...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2012 10:17 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York