New York Questions and Answers
Can they reduce salaries as well as lay off employees?
My employer (located in New York State) is having some financial difficulties. As a result the company is now reducing all salaried employees' pay by 18% for the next 7 weeks as well as shutting down ...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
What union rights do I have as a "casual" employee?
I am a "casual" employee for the New York Times Newspaper. I am a driver and work in their union shop. I have been working at least 40 hrs a week for them for over 8 years. At this time I am not affor...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Compensation for 24 hour coverage?
Does my company have the authority to enforce 24 hour coverage without any compensation.
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Are residency requirements legal for a non-competitive job?
Can a employer mandate where you live when it is a non-competitive and non-elective job ? I am a county worker and live outside of the county I work in. Thank you.
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can they deny benefits to "freelance" employees?
First, thank you for providing the opportunity to make the following queries: I am employed at a large law firm in NY. I am considered a “freelance” employee of the firm in the proofreading department...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Should I have an attorney if suspected of theft?
Can the security for my company call me in and interrogate while dropping hints that I am suspected of stealing. Should I entertain their questions, or do I need an attorney? At what point do I tell t...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Downsized and training my replacement.
My company is relocating the accounting dept and we are all loosing our jobs. However 80% of my job is now going to be kept here in the office I now work in but they asking me to train someone else he...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Can I start a company as I am on H1?
can I start a company as I am on H1? if so how? and what kind of company can I start?
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Rape and retaliation for reporting it in the Army - Please help.
I was in the army as of yesterday .I have had a rough way to go with the service . My first sergent raped me and when I came forward i was punished and suffered many reprisals . i need an attorney the...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York
Is a non-compete valid if the employer breaches the agreement?
As part of a hi-tech development deal, XYC (of which I own 30%) hires me as CTO (administer and develop) at a salary that increases with CPI. As part of emloyment contract, I agree to assign all inven...
1 answer | asked Mar 15, 2001 8:29 PM [EST] | applies to New York