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This is an agriculture business, one of my employees was demanding a raise or he was quiting and having another employee fired or else he was quiting, which neither happened. At the same time he had his car repossessed and was blaming it on the fact that the company doesn't pay him enough (he... View More 
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Is what illegal? He can quit, of course, or you can fire him under most circumstances. What would his "wrongful termination" claim be; it's not enough for him to complain that he was fired "wrongfully", employment is generally "at will", which means that an... View More
My employer recently mistakenly sent 8,000+ employee names, SSNs, and addresses to a former employee seeking their own information. They were made aware by said employee for months before admitting it and telling those exposed. Since then, they’ve switched payroll and time clock systems. The new... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Yes. Your employer can do whatever they want to do to all their employees who do not have written contracts saying otherwise. Why?
Because Florida is an “at will” state, which means private employers are free to hire, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, reinstate, fire and rehire... View More
I started three months ago I was told two weeks vacation a year and seven holidays I just found out today they force you to take a vacation day with every holiday I was never told I would not have signed my contract if I knew that So, if there are seven holidays, you have just lost seven of... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Yes, your new employer can certainly do that--and can do whatever else they decide to do. Why?
Because Florida is an “at will” state, which means private employers are free to hire, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, reinstate, fire and rehire employees for any reason at any time,... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
Yes. And they can terminate you if you refuse. Why? Because Florida is an “at will” state, which means private employers are free to hire, transfer, promote, demote, suspend, reinstate, fire and rehire employees for any reason at any time, i.e., “at will.” The only thing ANY employers... View More
my employer took advantage of Covid to term high paid long term employees, w/o any compensation, this this legal?
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Your answer depends primarily on the employer's motive or reason for termination. For example, if it is because of the salary level, there is no law prohibiting that in Florida. On the other hand, if it is because of the employee's age, clearly that is illegal. In terms of the failure to... View More
I worked for Landry's for 11 years, after 2 months of unpaid furlough, I was permanent laid off due to the CoVid shutdown. I was not given any severance pay, additionally, I had 3 weeks of paid vacation earned, I am entitled to that? I was one of many managers that were let go, perhaps as... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2020
First advice: Unless you already have, you should apply for unemployment benefits at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, here in Tallahassee. You can file electronically online.
Second advice: If you feel you have been discriminated against by actions of your supervisors or... View More
I was working at a new job and was suddenly fired after being told I was performing great 3 days prior. The owner found some typos in my work and that was the reason given for my firing. I was a W2 salary employee with benefits. I was the only women on the team and one of the only ones, as they... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2020
You did not indicate whether you believe you were discriminated against on the basis of sex, though perhaps you are wondering if you were. If so, the circumstances of your work history and termination must be examined in detail to determine if you have a viable potential discrimination claim. If... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Probably because the USAF and the FAA are legally not the same employer; neither is any other federal agency the same as the FAA or the USAF. FYI: Every federal agency employer is different from all others; and the military civilian corps is completely different than that of any federal agency.
I just turned 18. I’m applying to college and I just got a job at McDonald’s. I have no other family in this country except my dad who threatens to kick me out . I don’t know much about how to live In this country . I’m still new to this country. I have no where to go and no one to help me... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Please talk to someone you know in your community, perhaps the manager at the McDonalds where you work--or the guidance counsellors at the college you are applying for--or Google "Mental health Help Line" and look for a mental health organization in in the Winter haven area. Do not wait... View More
I express to my employer that I did not feel safe when I went back to work due to covid-19 but I have to work so I had no choice but to go back when I get there I noticed that people are rarely wearing their masks there barely practicing social distancing the supervisors and employees that I... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2020
Not sure if you are asking about employment rights or ability to bring a claim for money damages, or both.
Either way, your employer must follow all government-mandated Covid-19 restrictions. So step one is see exactly what mandated restrictions apply to your type of work. If you... View More
Which state do I file for unemployment ?
answered on Jun 4, 2020
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I signed an Employment at-will contract, which was created under our American jurisdiction, but I had to sing it in an another country. The question is related with the uncertain problems that I could have in the future. There is contractual term which indicates that in the case of any dispute or... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
If and when the contract is ever raised in litigation (or arbitration), be sure to make your attorney aware of it. I don't know what the contract says, but "employment at will" is the law just about everywhere in the U.S. anyway.
I have been laid off due to pandemic
answered on Jun 3, 2020
If you work in Florida you should file for benefits in Florida.
My employer got the PPP for us while we were shut down. We have returned to work and she still has to pay us the PPP till it runs out, but we are back and earning our commission and instead of paying us what we’ve earned and the PPP she is keeping our commission and only giving us our PPP. Is... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2020
The fact that your employer must use most of the PPP funds they borrowed only for employee wages, salaries and certain employment benefits has nothing to do with the amount of money any employees are paid. Unless you and your employer have a written employment agreement that covers the amount of... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2020
Asking "what laws apply" is a pretty broad question. If you are asking about child labor laws, such a position is probably exempt from them, assuming the internship is not for a dangerous occupation. If you are asking whether your parents approval is necessary, I suggest you wait to see... View More
I just found out that im lactose anemic and have type 2 diabetes im out of medication i don't have medicade nor insurance my mom has 4 kids from my dad that she is getting child support back pay but im the youngest im 25 and i been on my own since i was 13 years old
answered on May 31, 2020
No, you can't get your mother to pay any of it to you. She has no duty to pay for prescriptions for her adult children.
SS Number, dob, birth certificate etc. And i have been trying to get my sons check after working there 3 days, and me making him resign after the THIRD school night and his manager making him stay to almost midnight, on a school night! I have been trying to go through the store but nobody could... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2020
If--as you say--your son has already given all his personal information to the owner of the Taco Bell franchise then there should be no reason for concern about re-submitting the same information in order to get the money owed.
But to answer your questions: No, the owner of the Taco Bell... View More
I run a small auto repair shop. This morning, my mechanic called that he went to the doctor because he fears he may have the virus and said that the doctor told him to isolate for 15 days. He is the only mechanic i have which makes him extremely important to the business. We have been closed since... View More
answered on May 28, 2020
Nothing in the CARES Act requires Florida employers to do anything differently than they have always done. However, if an employer has applied for and received federal SBA funding under the Payroll Protection Act, federal funding that is supposed to be spent paying the salaries of employees... View More
the terms outlined in the agreement if they are unable to pay the severance agreed to in the contract? The provisions in place make it so if I violate the agreement , they can pursue recoup, but it seems to me the agreement has been voided due to the filing.
answered on May 27, 2020
You are correct: the former employer breached the contract so cannot enforce it against you.
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