New York Questions and Answers

Co worker fired 2 days after being named as witness in my retaliation complaint
I had filed a grievance claiming I was being retaliated against for getting union backing for a wage dispute. I was suspsended for 3 days amongst other things. A co-wprker had come forward and told me...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 25, 2009 11:16 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

I found a letter from my boss offering my job to somebody else
Two months ago i found my job in the newspaper my boss denial ,yesterday I was working late i found a letter offering my job to someone else I call sick today I dont know what to do?
1 answer  |  asked Sep 30, 2009 08:42 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Serverance - calculation of eligible weeks
I have recently been given a severance deal, the company is stating I am only qualified for 12 weeks of seperation due to my rehire in 2002. In June I celebrated my 25th year. They are claiming when I...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2009 12:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Unfair treatment and layoff
Hi I was recently fired from my company for the reason of breaking company policy. What occured was that i had a relationship with an employee. The girl was my assistant manager and i was the store ma...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 1, 2009 10:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Why is my employer against me getting unemployment benefits?
I have been working for a Dr. in Nassau County for 6 years. I am a surgical assistant.I am under the suspician he is doing things he shouldn't be doing to his employees. I get paid by the surgery. Usu...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Comp time - legal issue or company policy?
I am an exempt employee working four days per week by agreement with my non-profit employer. If I work a fifth day in any given week, can my employer legally offer me comp time off? If so, am I requir...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 30, 2009 7:49 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Incentive Cuts
My company's parent company has forced them to cut over time and incentives. However I have written documentation which states that my incentive is part of my salary. Is my company entitled to cut my ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 2, 2009 10:07 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

is it illegal to get fired for going on vacation?
I have been with my co. since feb 08. I started pt and since august 08 I'm ft. When I took the ft position it was for 6 months. Back in September 08 I told my direct manager that I was thinking of tak...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 17, 2009 1:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Employer's False claims of
In 2007, I was employed with a local hospital, first as a nursing assistant, for a very brief period, I left after discussing with my boss the discomfort I felt with the position, and then a few month...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 2, 2009 11:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

i can't even buy groceries right now-must less pay for a consultation
can the company you work for call you in the office on friday after you have worked all week and get your check on monday and tell you that your check will be half of what it was the week before. you ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 30, 2009 11:36 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York