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If you were paid overtime and in an amount above minimum wage then it is "legal".
No. You cannot be forced, especially if you asset a religious objection. But, they can fire you for not doing it, unless you have a... Read Answer
It depends if there is a contract. If not, then employees only need to get minimum wage and work 40 hours or less. If this work makes it... Read Answer
Yes, but the Departement of Labor should have a judgment on your behalf already.
You are entitled to what your contract says. If you have no contract, your "right" is minimum wage measured by the hours worked.
While you cannot be fired for being sick, there is no requirement to be paid for not showing up and working.
You have raised many issues. For wage claims and overtime issues, call the NYS Department of Labor and file a claim. For the eviction,... Read Answer
It depends on the agreement you are referencing, and what you did. If the agreement says what you say, I think you might have a case.
You can sue. Obviously you have evidence issues, but if you do nothing you get nothing, which is the worst case scenario if you lose. It... Read Answer
You definitely have a claim. Call a Worker's Compensation attorney ASAP. It is free to you as these cases are handled on contingency.
It depends on what your contract says. As a matter of law, no.
After you are terminated, contact an employment lawyer. Whether you have a claim will be determined by what is in your record.
Are you being paid overtime? Are you paid hourly or on salary?
You can sue her. An oral contract is enforceable. However, she will not agree it was the understanding unless you have it in writing.... Read Answer
If you have an employment contract it is legal.
If you signed something, that will govern. If it is not a contract, what is it? I will depend on the whole document.
You can set any policies you want, and if not followed, you can fire the employee. The problem is that since this is not a written policy (as... Read Answer
You should not sign the agreement. There are no damages here. They fired you. I think they are bluffing.
If you never signed, then it cannot be used against you. The issue is who owns your designs -- you or the company. Even without an... Read Answer
You will lose your health insurance. You can elect COBRA, and your pre-existing condition will not stop you from getting other insurance, but... Read Answer