The answer to this question is going to be governed by the terms of your severance agreement with the company. If there is a provision in the agreement that states you will need to repay your severance if you become re-employed with the company within a certain timeframe, and your re-hire date... View More

As long as the employees are made aware that there are cameras watching there is nothing illegal about it.

You mean asking an employer that you're thinking of working for in the future whether, in the event they ever go out of business, they'll give you a severance pay package? Same as proposing anything else for your compensation and benefits; you can propose anything you feel like. Beware... View More

It is not illegal for an employer to trick you into coming in to work without telling you your first day would be a "trial period." However, it IS illegal for them not to pay you for the time you actually worked.

If you are not paid for the hours you worked you should report this... View More

You did not ask a question, but I assume your question is, "Can I make a claim?". Probationary termination cases are tough, since the employer needs no reason whatsoever to terminate, but at the same time, the your race, sex, age, national origin, etc. cannot legally be the reason for... View More

In a sense, yes. This is always a tough decision. If you ever need to bring a claim against your employer based on your disability but did not disclose to them you had the disability, your claim may be jeopardized.

Unlikely that any success will result, Covid is outside of the program's control. If the program is over, through impossibility of the sponsor, then the intern should leave the U.S. otherwise, it is likely that they will fall out of status as a result. This is likely what has happened, but... View More

In light of the moment-by-moment changes being made to federal, state and local laws as all the governments try to handle all aspects of the Corona virus pandemic sweeping the world I have decided not even to try to give definitive answers to the scores of questions being posted by askers about the... View More

There are several "related" issues here, the most important of which appears to be your PTO; so let me answer that question and then leave you with two other responses I see might be applicable here.

1. PTO: Being allowed to take PTO when you want it and being entitled to... View More

Most likely. Whether an individual is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor is based on numerous factors, but the most important factor is the alleged employer's ability to control the manner in which you perform your work. Since the owner controls both how much you can... View More

Unless you have an employment contract you have no options. 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... View More

If the reason is race-based or other class-based discrimination, you should follow up

A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. This sounds more like a workers' comp matter than a personal injury matter - it appears to have a connection to the course of your employment. You could reach out to a WC attorney to discuss. Many WC attorneys offer... View More

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

Generally, your mother would not have a cause of action unless there was an actual law, rule or regulation (as opposed to a non-promulgated guidance) requiring the wearing of masks and the company had a practice of violating it. On the other hand, if she were to join with a group of employees to... View More

It times past, it wouldn't be normal, but we are now in times in which the current President, from day one, decided to be a harsh divider rather than a uniter. He has caused this nation to go into a cold civil war that has now cost you your job. Unfortunately, the law does not prohibit... View More

The good news first: There is Florida or federal no law that allows employers to mandate flu shots for all employees.

However (the bad news): There is no Florida or federal law that forbids employers from requiring flu shots for all employees--unless that requirement of employment in any... View More

The overpayment can be an issue if true. You can hire an attorney to help but they will probably charge. Make sure to document everything in writing.

The best action you can take it to quit. If you have in fact contracted the disease, the legal action you could take would depend upon how you got it. If it was in fact a result of being infected at work, the exclusive remedy of a worker's compensation claim would apply; if you did not get... View More

It means that they believe you have been working and have been getting paid.

The statute cited can be found here:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0443/Sections/0443.091.html