Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

i was fired from my job.on my last paychec my boss wrote"by depositing this check i hereby accept payment in full"

is this legal and can i protest the contract?

i need the money.


Asked on 11/06/09, 3:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Brett Law Office of Randall P. Brett

Were you an employee or were you a contractor? It is not clear from these facts. Your status will determine the answer. In general, however, if you are an employee your employer cannot force you to waive certain rights in order to receive pay for work you have already performed. You should contact an attorney to review the facts of your situation, and to discuss your rights and obligations.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 3:39 pm


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