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2 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Florida on
Q: I am a woman and I believe my male coworker is sexually harassing me, even though he's gay. Will his sexual orientation

invalidate any claim I consider filing?

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Alberto Naranjo
answered on Jan 19, 2017

These types of situations are best resolved early on but you must do it correctly. It is best to consult with an employment attorney whom can guide you through the process of putting the company on notice so that the situation can be corrected.

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Q: I believe my boss has sexually harassed me but I don't have any witnesses. Do I still have a case?
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answered on Jan 12, 2017

Maybe but you need to follow proper procedures, contact an attorney to help you through the process.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: My former employer, who is also my landlord, refuses to furnish my last paycheck and wants to evict too. Can he do that?
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answered on Jan 12, 2017

No, most likely. Not sure if he has claims against you but if you worked you should be paid.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Florida on
Q: Can my job change my overtime pay weekly

I get paid $16 regular pay and $24 in overtime well I've noticed on pay stubs that my overtime will be $24 one week then $21 the next then $23 and eventually go back to $24 and looking back on pay stubs when I first started making $14 regular and $21 overtime, they did the same thing then. Can... View More

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Alberto Naranjo
answered on Dec 23, 2016

Seems to be off, your pay rate should not change unless you agree before hand. Speak to an attorney to review the documents and get options.

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Q: Is it legal to give an employee extra holidays that others do not get?

When I was hired I negotiated for 3 extra holidays a year that fellow employees do not have.

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Alberto Naranjo
answered on Dec 22, 2016

Depends on the reason or intent behind them doing this. Speak to an attorney whom can get all the information they need to determine.

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Q: What factors would my company have to meet to constitute a hostile work environment?
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Alberto Naranjo
answered on Dec 22, 2016

There are many factors but I would say the most important is notice. Make sure you do it right before you do any damage to your employment, speak to an attorney whom can guide you through this sticky situation. There is no one answer for this question and many more facts would be needed but I warn... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Florida on
Q: During a job interview I was asked if I was pregnant or planning to have children. Is this allowed?
Alberto Naranjo
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Alberto Naranjo
answered on Dec 12, 2016

This seems very wrong. We will need to discuss all the facts, where you hired? Did you follow up?

See this useful article: https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/letters/2007/pregnancy_discrimination.html

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