Although your health-related situation might afford you some protection in the workplace if all statutory requirements were met first, the facts as presented here do not appear to satisfy applicable law. Why?

1. Because Florida is an “at will” state, which means private employers are... View More

You could certainly try. To have a valid contract, you cannot have an impairment causing you to lack the required capacity to enter into a legally-binding contract. Basically, you must be mentally competent, and being drugged up could possibly cause you to temporarily lose the necessary mental... View More

(Please remember this advice and pass it along to all your friends):

1. Florida is an “at will” state, which means PRIVATE employers are free to recruit, hire, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, reinstate, fire--and then rehire--employees for any reason at any time, i.e., “at... View More

Although Florida law allows most employers to use non-compete clauses in their employment agreements, the non-competes must be "reasonable" in scope. ("Scope" includes the kind of work, the distance and the time involved.)

For example, Florida employers cannot impose a... View More

Sure, you can sue your GM-- and every member of his extended family--if you have a bunch of money; but you will lose the lawsuit. Why?

Because Florida is an “at will” employment state, which means private employers are free to hire, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, reinstate, fire... View More

It depends on a number of different factors that are covered by Florida law…go on the FDLE website in the FAQ section. If you don’t find it there, consult with a local criminal lawyer (he/she may charge you a consultation fee).

Florida is an at-will employment state, meaning the employee or the employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason. Thus, your employer is not required to give you a reason for your termination or notification of your termination via a separation letter. However,... View More

Sounds like a mistake to me. And since today is June 28, it appears the letter should have told you today is the day.

For purposes of this answer I am assuming that the driver that tested positive for cocaine was a coworker for the same company that you are employed with. In some instances you may be able to get around worker compensation immunity if the cocaine use caused the accident. If you did not actively... View More

Stop asking lawyers what to do and spend your time getting copies of your paperwork--and make copies this time.

Experienced lawyer speaking:

Lawyers are very intelligent and highly trained professionals--but we are not soothsayers; nor do we do crystal balls.

Therefore, I am tightly constrained by a fundamental law of the universe (no one can foretell the future) and unable to opine on your... View More

Somehow, you directed this inquiry to Florida attorneys. Start over and direct it to NY attorneys.

In order to constitute retaliation, a complaint of discrimination must result in what's called an "adverse employment action." This is a legally defined term and includes such actions as termination, demotion, a cut in pay, or a transfer to a less favorable job. However, disciplinary... View More

Both federal and state law prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee for objecting to unlawful age discrimination. There a number of factual issues that would need to be addressed before anyone could provide "advice" on this matter.

You could report your employer to the authorities.

You cannot get rid of the new writ by complaining about it to your employer. They MUST obey a judicial order, and will not listen to your lamentations. The only way to stop the new writ is to stop it in the court.

And do you have a question?

Yes. But your previous employer had best be careful or else face a defamation suit.

Yes, your employer doesn't need any reason to not hire you.

You can try pointing out the discrepancy in company names to HR; it's possible they just made a mistake when denying your application. If they still deny your claim, you can apply for FMLA leave to use for the birth of your child and recovery period if you have worked for your company at least... View More