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I work through a recruitment firm in Tampa, Florida, which facilitated my initial interview with an end client located in Glendale, California, in 2021 and handles my paycheck. In early 2023, after discussions with the end client, I proposed starting my own company to work directly with them, which... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2025
From my understanding of your explanation of the facts, this appears to be primarily a business dispute based on a breach of contract. There could potentially be some employment issues intertwined. I would recommend starting off by consulting with a business attorney that litigates these sort of... View More
In August 2024, I added a fellow service member in Florida as an authorized user on my AMEX Platinum credit card to help him build credit. We had a mutual agreement, documented through text messages, that he would pay the monthly balances. Initially, he appeared trustworthy, but he eventually made... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
I recommend that you retain a lawyer in the state in which your ex-friend resides to determine if you have a viable lawsuit.
answered on Feb 12, 2025
Workers classification should be based on the actual working relationship. Misclassification can lead to penalties, so it's best to have a lawyer review your specific setup for compliance.
In this scenario, the mold on tomatoes has been cut off, but the remainder used for service. For other reasons, all the otherfood in the restaurant is also reasonable to be considered unsafe - cross-contamination with raw meat, individual dishes are clearly not fully cleaned (usually, when grabbing... View More
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.
Camera is a Ring brand with motion detection and obviously put up with duck tape even though he says it was installed by a technician. Camera points at rear/side door but can also capture me at my desk (it’s right above my head) I check patients out/collect payment and discuss personal patient... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
Your employer put up the camera at your desk at work? I don't see a problem with that; you have no legitimate expectation of privacy there. And neither do the patients. HIPAA doesn't prohibit your employer (presumably the health care provider for the patients) from recording... View More
My mother who lives with me has been sick .today she called me at work to ask for a ride to the E.R. she was having real difficulties breathing . I asked both my immediate supervisor, and the one above him to leave and explained the severity of the situation. They both said no.
They let me... View More
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.
answered on Dec 8, 2024
It depends on what you precisely need, most attorneys work in specialty areas, we usually handle estate planning and probate and business entity formation and related contracts, other law offices have other specialties and matters that they handle, some more and some less areas.
The incident was witnessed by other staff. As well as it being recorded by my jobs security cameras. I’ve filed with my job and they are now telling me to go through my insurance. They have repaired other staff members vehicles but are refusing to repair mine. I do not want to file a claim... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
Apparently, you are asking if your employer, not just the patient, is liable. No, you have not suggested any negligence on the part of your employer.
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
Me and my wife have a business issue with our partners.
We purchased 25% stack from a company and we work there too, we get 1099 for paychecks, W2 from the company, and dividend in wire transfer.
We get pregnant and now the other partners say we break the contract and they dont... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2024
This does not make sense. Dividends are profit shares disturbed to investors. I can't imagine how pregnancy relates to an investor's entitlement to profit share. You need an attorney to tell them that it is a breach of an investment agreement if they fail to pay you, and there will be... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It's very difficult to remove personal information these days. There are companies that deal with individual privacy and security - you could reach out to them. Some of them affirmatively attempt to remove... View More
The guy we have been working for hasn’t paid us, and at one point had offered to pay us in drugs. There are 3 of us that haven’t been paid and his last statement was “have fun being homeless”. I have all the documents and previous payments as well as him stating what he owes each person. I... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
If you provided a service for this guy then he is certainly obligated to pay you. Hire an attorney to look into the details for you and provide you with guidance.
Since the lawsuit has been filed in Florida state court can my former small business employer (over 50 employees but under 100 employees) have my case dismissed if he went out of business and is now doing business under a different LLC and a different owner?
answered on Sep 8, 2024
No, the former employer can't have your case dismissed simply because he is no longer doing business as before.
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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
Landscaping company refuse to fix company vehicle with no a/c these landscapers are already working in hot conditions but on top of that to get into a car that has been sitting in the sun and to drive to the next location every day with no a/c?? On top of that I reviewed pay-stubs and found out... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
It sounds like you and your coworkers are facing some difficult conditions with the company's refusal to fix the air conditioning in the vehicle. Working in the heat all day and then having to drive without A/C can be very uncomfortable and potentially unsafe. You have the right to a... View More
Until June 3rd, I have consistently worked well over 40 hours per week. I have been reduced to 15 hours a week starting on 6/3/24. This is because of a reduction in workload. I will resume 40 hours again on 7/22/24. As an exempt employee who is ready, able and willing to work, is it legal to... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
If you have a salary, not a hourly wage based employment, you should have been received the same salary. Make sure you have an employment contract saying you are a salaried employee.
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