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Q: Can we request to record meetings with HR in Florida?

We have a new external company doing HR for our company. The staff are being interviewed one on one. The STAFF would like to record the meetings as this HR company has already misrepresented things said to the executive team. Do we have the right to record these meetings, and, if the HR person says... View More

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Q: As a salaried employee, if I miss 1 day of work can my employer take more than one day’s pay out of my check?

My fiancé is salaried and has a disability that causes her to be sick a lot. Last pay period she missed one day, but brought a doctor’s note and her employers took $300 out of her check. She normally makes around $1100 every 2 weeks. Are they allowed to take more than 1 day’s pay? Are there... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law, Tax Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Florida on
Q: My ex husband and I ran a live shrimp company from 1997 til we divorced in 2008 .

My question is we had filed our taxes jointly although he was listed as sole proprietor. Now I became disabled in Sept 2020 and because of him being listed as sole proprietor I did not get the tax credits for those 9 years . We had an accountant that did it that way and now I was told they needed... View More

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answered on Apr 26, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems like you have a complex tax issue that needs to be addressed. Here are a few steps you might consider taking:

1. Consult a tax professional: Given the complexity of your situation, it's best to seek advice from a qualified tax...
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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: I sent an email to HR stating that I feel I was a victim of retaliation due to filing a claim for unpaid overtime

They replied with “the executive team will research and get back to you “ The issue is, the executive team is one person, and it was the person I was complaining about. So after their “ extensive “ one day investigation, they concluded he had done nothing wrong. When I asked HR who lead the... View More

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Q: Your sick with a doctors note.

Can an employer who doesn’t offer pto or sick days force you to pick up shifts to make up for a sick day?

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Q: is it legal for the job to require you to do unpaid work?

The job is commission where your paid by the service (massage therapy) Is it legal to force employees to do unpaid labor such as laundry and cleaning?

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Q: Will you please tell me if a document notarization expires in Florida if it was valid at the time of signature?

Will you please tell me if a document notarization expires in Florida if it was valid at the time of signature? It is my understanding that as long as the date on the seal was valid at the time of signature the notarization is good indefinitely. Is that correct? If so, will you please tell me... View More

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 25, 2024

Florida Statute 117.01 through 107.08 generally concern notaries public. No statute suggests that a notarial certificate is not "good indefinitely"; that would be absurd because no deed, will, etc. would be good for more than a few years.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Florida on
Q: I sustained an injury at my previous job five years ago, and workers' compensation covered the foot surgery. I was out

I sustained an injury at my previous job five years ago, and workers' compensation covered the foot surgery. I was out of work for 10 months, but now, six months after separating from the company, I have a significant lump where the surgery was performed, and the pain has returned. Since I no... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

The answer depends on a lot of factors. There are too many to list here. There is a 2-year statute of limitations to file a workers' compensation claim. Therefore, it is important to determine if your claim is still viable after 5 years. You need to determine if your case is still open or... View More

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Q: I worked for a doctor who is quadriplegic. I worked a month for him as his Aide, and he refuse to pay me. What can I do?

I work 6 days out of the week sometime 7, I live in Fort Lauderdale, he used to live in Aventura and lives Miami about month now. I put over a thousand miles on my vehicle in a month time, to get him up, fed, pick his meds and do his shopping. He claims I abandoned him because I had a dental... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Apr 15, 2024

You can either talk to him when he is calmer and get your pay, or you bring him to small claim court. The latter cost money.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: My wife was accused of discrimination at work at Starbucks

Way they went at it I feel they violated her rights

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

I understand that this is a difficult and concerning situation for you and your wife. Discrimination accusations are serious matters that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to approach the situation calmly and gather as much information as possible. Here... View More

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Q: I was out on short term disability and then return to work was told my hours over towards fmla was started over..

I have been employed over 1 year in total and have worked the required 1250 hours

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Q: Is an employee handbook part of a contract in this case?

My employer has language in our handbook that says "Don't read this as part of a legal contract."

But, our contracts contain a clause that says we are agreeing to abide by the regulations mentioned in the handbook.

And we have to sign ANOTHER statement saying we... View More

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Q: Can a warehouse company face punishment for having empty safety boxes in the work warehouses?

A coworker cut himself and went to grab a bandaid only to find an empty safety box. When he asked management about a bandaid the safety supervisor wrote him up for not wearing gloves ppe and said there were no bandaids.

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Q: I was terminated from my job in Florida. during the termination call i was told by my department head that i would get o

i was told i would get one month salary and insurance. later the same day i recieved notice from owner that i was not receiving any severance, and my insurance was canceled. do i have any recourse?

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Q: Can I enforce a written employment contract even though a verbal agreement was made afterwards?

My employer has not sent me my final paycheck that was due on March 14. He also changed the terms of my employment, removing the ability to earn 3% commission. He did so verbally. My written employment contract remains in tact. He also verbally said he would pay me a flat fee for closed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Is there a way for me to leave my job and stay in the country to take care of my baby?

I am on an L1A visa and my husband L2A since Nov 2022. We had a baby Nov 2023 and bought a house also. I’m not able to work full time and take care of my baby.

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answered on Apr 3, 2024

As an L1A visa holder, your status is tied to your employment with the company that sponsored your visa. If you leave your job, your L1A status will no longer be valid, and consequently, your husband's L2A status will also be affected. However, there are a few potential options you can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Contracts, Adoption and Civil Rights for Florida on
Q: Back in 2002 did an employee from DCF have the authority or jurisdiction to preform the CPI aspect,in Polk,Fl.?

Does an employee of DCF or it's CBC entity have authority to do the performance of CPI investigations and the removing children without a warrant,to never allowing reunification.Acting as a fill in.In 2002

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

In 2002, employees of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Florida, including those in Polk County, were indeed involved in child protective investigations (CPI). These investigations are a critical part of the efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of children. The DCF, along with... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Health Care Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Florida on
Q: what happens if I am supervising someone whose Provisional Mental health license has just expired

I am a licensed Psychologist and have been supervising a person who held a provisional license. A condition of his employment with me was that he take his exam. Regardless of reminders and pressure from me, he did not take the exam until last week (this has gone on for two years now). He found out... View More

Shayla N. Waldon
Shayla N. Waldon
answered on Mar 27, 2024

I believe that the answer here is dependent on a number of factors, including the person's specific role, as well as how you may have defined the terms and conditions of employment in any offer provided to the person. These are things that a potential plaintiff can hang his/her hat on to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Pay billable after resignation that were billed months prior

I am resigning from a law firm in Florida that I have required billables (workers comp), but payment from those billable hours can take up to 3 months sometimes. Am I entitled to everything I billed for before my resignation. My firm only wants to pay what ever comes in up to my last day and... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Mar 27, 2024

The answer is in your employment agreement. The question you want to ask is on what ground the firm may have to pay you until your last day. Isn't the last day normally after the resignation day?

Anyways, it seems that this is a breach of contract case. You should examine your...
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