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Sexually harrassed as she went amd told employees that she managed that she saw me at a clinic and i got abortion.along with her always touching me inappropriate
answered on Oct 4, 2020
Please phone my office Monday afternoon at 941-444-1548. Thank you.
She is a family friend of the owner. I sent an email to HR and asked if this was a fireable offense. I don't want to return to work unless she resigns. She has family that works there and they said I could try to get her to resign but that wouldn't work be cause the owner loves her like... View More 
answered on Jul 28, 2020
If you feel you have been discriminated against because of your race, gender national origin or because have a disability, or feel you have been retaliated against for speaking out or asserting your legal rights in the workplace, you should contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2020
You cannot legally "give consent" until you are 18 or older. IMO, your boyfriend is messing around in a very dangerous situation, one which could end up with him going to jail.
Saying to do a sexual act for money is this sexual harassment
answered on Jul 23, 2020
Yes absolutely. Discuss your case with counsel here in Florida.
There was an shift leader who would repeatedly call me endearing names, attempt to hold my hand, hug me, and put me in random chokeholds. He eventually slapped me on the rear which was seen by cameras and another employee. I reported this to management(The GM and another shift leader. They assured... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2020
You may have a claim. Does the company have more than 15 employees? Discuss your case with counsel here in Florida about contingency fee representation which means you pay nothing unless you win.
We have been trying to get a transfer of care referral from her current doctor, he is refusing to give that To her. Because he thinks she is leaving him to a doctor that he referred her to go, to get our babys ultrasound. But in reality is because sexual harassment she suffered from him. What can i... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Get all of your evidence together and find a lawyer who will write a letter to your insurance company and/or file a declaratory action in Court or simply find another doctor...
can you fund out how a judge can make an attorney that I have gotten rid of twice can make that same attorney my legal advisor in the courtroom if I have any questions when I have stated in court that I do not want the public defenders office anywhere near my case in anyway and that I would like a... View More
answered on May 4, 2020
You can request a Nelson Hearing to ask that the attorney be discharged. If the attorney is not successfully discharged, or you hire your own, the judge can allow the attorney to remain on the file as "stand by" counsel even if you decide to represent yourself. You are entitled to have an... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2020
Yes. Why? Because Florida is an “at will” state, which means 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 employers cannot do is make any of these adverse employment decisions... View More
Is there any wrongdoing here if the 2 parties never met?
I work for a department store as a fitting room attendant. I did not allow a woman to take her son (Who appeared to be about 12 years old; the shirts he was trying on were from the men's department.). I asked the woman to not take her son into the female fitting room. This is appropriate in my... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2019
There is no statute or other law which would cover this situation. It would depend upon the policies of the store. Frankly, however, I don't see any problem with what the woman did, or she could have simply sent the son into the men's fitting room and asked him to come out with the shirt on.
He has been aggressively trying to force himself through sacred boundaries for at least a week since it happened. About a week before he tried to argue with me while I was in the bathroom. While I was on my period and having diarrhea he aggressively be asked multiple times if he could wipe my ass... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2019
Yes, it probably constitutes at least one crime. Report it it to the local police or the local States Attorney's Office.
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answered on Nov 18, 2019
It wasn't the law in Florida concerning sexual harassment.
answered on Oct 30, 2019
Your question begs the question of why you are asking. It may be legal, or it may not, depending on the circumstances.
I want to report him, but I don’t want her to get in trouble.
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Unless you want to make this situation much worse than it already is, the advice I have for to this situation is the same advice Ann Landers frequently gave in similar situations: MYOB (Means "mind your own business")
answered on Oct 19, 2019
If you are trying to ask what you can do to help your 15 year old son defend himself against an experienced state attorney getting ready to prosecute him the answer is easy: Hire a criminal defense lawyer--and an expert witness to try to help your son avoid being tried as an adult.
The worker was on duty and driving the company’s golf cart. As he drove by he turned completely around and leered at me.
There has been a group of guys on social media who think it's fun and games to harass me constantly. I've tried blocking them on every platform before they find me, but they still do. I have proof of them making horrid memes of me, making a false account with explicit photos from a... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2019
Report these crimes to your local police or the State Attorney's office.
The dad wants to press charges against my friend. She was completely okay with the relationship. And gave her consent. But she lied about being 15 and said she was 18. He didn’t know until the dad reaches out and said she was only 15 and is demanding to be paid $4200 for the damages the little... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2019
Tell your "friend" that he should break off all communication with his 15 year old girl friend before someone files a criminal charge against him. Claiming that the child "lied about her age" is not a defense against the crime of statutory rape in Florida. Tell your... View More
The revenge part is because of sexual harrassment so
answered on Aug 11, 2019
He or she could be arrested and charged with a crime. Depending on a number of circumstances, you could be facing a combination of some very serious penalties. And "sexual harrassment (sic)" is not a defense; don't do it.
Police have been notified but no steps are being taken currently
answered on Aug 6, 2019
What does "victim of procuring for prostitution" mean? Are you the prostitute? Are you the person trying to purchase a prostitute's valuable time? Are you a minor? Is the prostitute a minor?
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