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During my three years at my job, I was terminated by a new manager who expressed distrust after I used a company truck due to my personal vehicle breaking down. I suspect the real reason for my termination was that she wanted her husband to take over my job, as he was on-site the day after my... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Yes of course you should. When a company is playing games back and forth with pay there’s likely a pay violation and with investigating.
If you are switched Ware, you were a salaried employee and working overtime and then flipped to a non-exempt hourly employee then clearly there may be... View More
I am a 64-year-old woman with Tourette’s working in Florida, and I have been experiencing harassment and bullying from coworkers and my manager for the past 1.5 years. They make fun of and imitate my tics, and one coworker even made cardboard blinders not to look at my face. Despite making one... View More
answered on Mar 18, 2025
First an employee being subjected to this behavior should contact the company human resources department or officers and report in writing the offensive conduct. You should look for and ask for employee manual or handbook. If no HR, then report to the management and higher ranking officers. If you... View More
Way they went at it I feel they violated her rights
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
I understand that this is a difficult and concerning situation for you and your wife. Discrimination accusations are serious matters that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to approach the situation calmly and gather as much information as possible. Here... View More
I run a register at work my manager uses my personal pin number for the register without my permission or knowledge while I'm not there for herself and every other employee that may be working. She on a regular basis changes my work hours to look like I've taken a lunch when she knows for... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
If the automatic deduction for lunch that you did not take results in you losing pay, that would be otherwise overtime hours there is clearly a violation of the fair labor standards act.
But there’s also a violation of the fair labor, standard act and department of labor regulations if... View More
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I was recently fired from my job after being baker acted on the job. I texted the crisis hotline explaining to them I was having homicidal thoughts about killing my coworkers. The police arrived and took me in, I went willingly. When I was released from the hospital 72 hours later I... View More
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Florida, the situation you describe is complex and involves several legal considerations. Employers have a duty to maintain a safe workplace, and expressing homicidal thoughts about coworkers can be seen as a serious threat to workplace safety. This could potentially be a legitimate reason for... View More
My wife works for a law enforcement agency and is pregnant. The agency is aware of her pregnancy but has advised her that wearing leggings at work is inappropriate and that she needs to wear jeans. However, she can no longer fit into her jeans due to her pregnancy. The dress code policy mentions... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2025
Possible violation. It would be helpful to know if she has faced any adverse employment action like being suspended or denied work due to the issue.
Current ADA where the defendant fired his legal council and was given a 60 grace period to find new council. The date is approaching in 7 days and new council hasn’t been hired. My case is solid, as in, I have verifiable texts from management stating their discrimination and also retaliatory... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2025
After the "grace period" has expired, ask the judge's assistant, by email, for a trial date or move for summary judgment. In either case, of course, you should copy the defendant at the last known address.
I was terminated. I submitted my appeal. It was obstructed by HR. I had to report them to the company speak up line in order to get my appeal hearing. After they were made to give me my hearing, they obstructed the determination. I again had to report them to the speak up line. My appeal... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2025
No, sex discrimination is illegal. It is not only one gender that can be discriminated against.
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.
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.
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
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
To file for contempt in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, you begin by preparing a motion for contempt. This motion should detail the specific order that was violated, how the violation occurred, and the relief you are seeking. Attach any supporting... View More
I interviewed for a position at a company in Florida. The person who interviewed me later in the process that they had decided to hire someone internal to fill the position. She accidentally accepted my LinkedIn request and 2 months after I interviewed she changed her position to state that she had... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
While the situation you described may be unethical and unprofessional, it is not illegal.
I had my own LLC while working for the company.
In question also own my own vehicle. It is a taxi driving job. I have my own car and my own business license. Period I just paid them part of my wages for dispatch services that's it
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Yes, if you signed a non-compete agreement, your LLC would be precluded from competing with the other party.
In the beginning/middle of last year I had a sexual harassment claim against the CEO of the company I work for. He was a predator. He harassed 2 other women before me and they were given a gag order and paid. He should have been fired then and wasn’t. I got it worse. I didn’t want this... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
I do believe this is worth following up with an attorney on.
answered on Dec 26, 2023
In general, yes. Employment is normally at the will of the employer.
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answered on Sep 13, 2023
In Florida, the termination of employment while collecting disability benefits can be influenced by various factors. The type of disability benefits you are receiving, the nature of your disability, and your employment status all play a role in determining your job security. Federal laws like the... View More
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I am looking to appeal my case that was just closed yesterday 8/15/2023. I filed pro se against my former employer for disability discrimination. My claim was dismissed for failure to state a claim with prejudice. I feel that I have all the evidence needed to prove discrimination... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
To search for an attorney who handles appeals in Miami, FL, you can try the Find a Lawyer tab at the top of this Justia page and input "appeal" in the subject field and "Miami, FL" in the location field, or you can contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service - see... View More
My girlfriend just recently had her hours cut and her job threatened after she told her boss that a "manager" was unprofessional in her approach of informing my gf of a new "policy." The manager verbally abused my gf and told her if she "didn't like it she could... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
There is no such thing as "a case of employment harassment" that can be made into a claim for money damages. There are certain types of legally-recognized claims in which harassment may be a related fact issue, such as in cases of unlawful discrimination based on age, sex, race, color,... View More
I work for a medium to large WFH company I started a few months ago for training but as of last week I have graduated to production. Last week something happened with my phone number and I had to change it, I forgot the password to the personal email that I used to receive a code that is necessary... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2023
Your inquiry does not give any facts that would form a basis for asserting that you are the victim of unlawful discrimination. Discrimination, in the employment law context, means that you are being treated differently than co-employee(s) who perform the same or similar job functions, and at the... View More
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