New York Questions and Answers

Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses, after leaving job.
My ex-employer is in NY and I live in NJ. In order to run the department, I used my own money. I wound up quitting the job and afterwards, realized that there were two receipts that I did not submit. ...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 23, 2019 10:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

How do I lay-off a part-time employee / health safety concerns?
My part-time employee does a great job, but I want to scale-back my small craft business. We also work with art supplies that require wearing a respirator mask, which she's expressed a sensitivity to....
1 answer  |  asked Apr 17, 2019 06:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

how much reasonable notice should be given to this 3 year employee?
A 24-year-old was terminated without cause from the 3-year service of bookkeeping clerk position (entry level) who signed a non-compete clause of 6 months
1 answer  |  asked Apr 1, 2019 2:08 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I sgn in for the time I was contacted to report to work for OT?Do I sign in for when I show up?
I am a LPN. There was already 2 nurses on the floor when I arrived to a surgery unit at 11:00am. The floor was short because another LPN called out. The ADN that called me in advised me to sign in for...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 22, 2019 12:59 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

My job refuses to make me permanent and keeps switching my role
I started working for this HHA company in May 2018 as a temp in a hot and dusty file room. It has no working vents, no sprinklers. Just a camera and wall to wall file cabinets. Within the first two we...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 8, 2019 9:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an employer in NYS force you to use PTO for a doctor’s appointment that is scheduled outside normal hours (I.e. during OT hours)?
My spouse’s company has implemented a “new policy” regarding doctor’s visits. Their “normal hours” are supposed to be 0500-1330 M-F; however, they’re in a “to completion” job meaning...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 5, 2019 04:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

In New York State, can my employer force me to work a new schedule under threat of being fired if I don't agree?
My wife's employer is changing her schedule to make her work weekends and until 1 am instead of Mon-Fri 9-5. One of the reasons for taking the job in the first place was was to work regular hours. Thi...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 20, 2019 10:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I use vacation and personal time that is unrelated to my FMLA within the same 12 month period?
Hello. I have about 3 months vacation time saved up and 4 months sick time. I plan to take 12 weeks FMLA leave at the end of this year. I want to take a vacation this spring and have more than enough ...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 10, 2019 01:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can i be fired for an asthma attack
I was recently let go from work due to me having an asthma attack at the job was forced to go to the hospital and when i tried to return was told i could not an was consider a liability
1 answer  |  asked Jan 22, 2019 07:22 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store would be open thru 2019. What legal options do I have to co
Hi, I was informed my store's location will close in 2 weeks in NY state. I have been told i was suppose to be given at least 60 days notice. I also have a written document from HR that the store woul...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 10, 2019 08:05 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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