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My husband was recently laid off, and his severance package explicitly states that accrued time off and his final paycheck will be paid. However, the employee handbook says accrued time off will not be paid, and HR is ignoring our inquiries. Since the severance package is a written agreement, is... View More 
answered on Jan 24, 2025
It would appear that the severance document would control. The next step might depend on the amount owed. If they are ignoring your inquiries, you may have to contact them through an attorney.
Dr gave me no work restrictions but she is restricted me for working over 10hrs like I normally have due to my ""medical condition"" normally I have worked 13-16hrs no she discriminated me due to my medical condition that she asked me what was and I told hers. Is this legal to... View More
tuve mediación en caso laboral mi abogado no me defendió y se preocupo solo por su dinero no confío en el y escribe al juez y el juez denegó mi petición y dijo q se cumpla ese acuerdo pero pasaron 2 meses y el abogado no me pago ni contacto ..en la decisión del juez dijo q yo no podía... View More
I was terminated in May 2024 and had a deduction held from my final check and another held from my last bonus check that I received late (The only other time I had that happen, he stated it was a mistake and I was reimbursed for it). I have the documentation that shows that appointment was... View More
On the job he complained of chest pains. He was admitted into the hospital. I hired him 2 weeks ago. If he has an extended recovery time, a week to 3 months, do I have to keep paying his salary? I am a small business.
Camera is a Ring brand with motion detection and obviously put up with duck tape even though he says it was installed by a technician. Camera points at rear/side door but can also capture me at my desk (it’s right above my head) I check patients out/collect payment and discuss personal patient... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
Your employer put up the camera at your desk at work? I don't see a problem with that; you have no legitimate expectation of privacy there. And neither do the patients. HIPAA doesn't prohibit your employer (presumably the health care provider for the patients) from recording... View More
Initially signed for 84hrs a week. Then a few months later the employer came back and had us sign a new contract for 70hrs. When we travel they adjust our hours as well. Currently only allowing me to work 60hrs, with no overtime. I had to work a few hours with another site and informed the higher... View More
Employer failed to pay employee for four weeks due to cash flow problems.
I own a recycling company and I am the only employee and I was hurt while driving
I own a clothing recycling company and I am the only employee .
I have workers comp but no commercial auto . I was hurt in a car accident that was not my fault while I was collecting . I was using my... View More
My mother who lives with me has been sick .today she called me at work to ask for a ride to the E.R. she was having real difficulties breathing . I asked both my immediate supervisor, and the one above him to leave and explained the severity of the situation. They both said no.
They let me... View More
When I asked why I was told I’m no eligible for rehire with no further information however during my previous employment I was never put on any disciplinary actions
answered on Dec 21, 2024
No, you probably would not have a case. Employment is normally "at will", which means that an employer does not need a reason to terminate your employment.
answered on Dec 8, 2024
It depends on what you precisely need, most attorneys work in specialty areas, we usually handle estate planning and probate and business entity formation and related contracts, other law offices have other specialties and matters that they handle, some more and some less areas.
The incident was witnessed by other staff. As well as it being recorded by my jobs security cameras. I’ve filed with my job and they are now telling me to go through my insurance. They have repaired other staff members vehicles but are refusing to repair mine. I do not want to file a claim... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
Apparently, you are asking if your employer, not just the patient, is liable. No, you have not suggested any negligence on the part of your employer.
Me and my wife have a business issue with our partners.
We purchased 25% stack from a company and we work there too, we get 1099 for paychecks, W2 from the company, and dividend in wire transfer.
We get pregnant and now the other partners say we break the contract and they dont... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More
Q: Is it illegal for home depot to post private photos and videos online without my permission? on a company web site than i was fired, as i gave no one consent and i like to sue for lost of income medical ins. and lost of bonus twicw a year
answered on Nov 14, 2024
Presumably you were fired for some other reason, not because the company posted images of you online. So, whatever the reason for your firing, your lost income would not be a result of their posting of your "private" images. So, you have failed to indicate facts which would show that... View More
My husband was hired by a company as an independent contractor. He was told that this means no benifits and no taxes taken out of his check. He agreed to those terms and signed the contract, however he was used as an employee. He worked 9-5 Mon - Friday under their supervision. He was never treated... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Because your husband has been working 9-5, he is an employee, even though the employment agreement calls him an independent contractor. He is owed benefits.
As far as firing is concerned, because Florida is an at-will state, meaning both employers and employees can terminate the agreement... View More
After hours team building time at an indoor recreational location with go carts, lazar tag, games….. she was required to sign a waiver for the establishment but nothing for work? At this time she was knocked out and ejected from a go cart and was seen by an ambulance but in an effort to save... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
In Florida, signing a waiver can complicate a personal injury case, but it doesn't necessarily mean she can't pursue a claim.
Waivers often limit liability for businesses, but they may not cover all types of injuries or activities. It's important to review the specific... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It's very difficult to remove personal information these days. There are companies that deal with individual privacy and security - you could reach out to them. Some of them affirmatively attempt to remove... View More
The guy we have been working for hasn’t paid us, and at one point had offered to pay us in drugs. There are 3 of us that haven’t been paid and his last statement was “have fun being homeless”. I have all the documents and previous payments as well as him stating what he owes each person. I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
If you provided a service for this guy then he is certainly obligated to pay you. Hire an attorney to look into the details for you and provide you with guidance.
I had to leave because the guy who held me at knifepoint was the favorite employee and kept his job. I did file a complaint to HR which they finally fired him after I left, however in between that time I was continually scheduled with my attacker and forced to work with him. For about a week I was... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Though you resigned, it might be considered to be a "constructive discharge" due to you having no choice but to leave. If you are eligible for reemployment assistance (unemployment comp) based on how long you worked there, see if you can apply for such assistance based on constructive... View More
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