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My employer stated this:
Regarding your final pay, your next paycheck will be deposited directly into your account, and your last paycheck will be available for pickup at the office.
We kindly request that you come to the office to collect your check and sign the termination... View More 
answered on Jun 15, 2023
They don't have to pay you electronically (unless an employment contract provides otherwise), so go to the office, collect the check, and, if you like, refuse to sign the letter.
I see black when I’m introduced to too much light without my sunglasses. They forced me to wear my regular glasses which aren’t transitions. So now I’m forced to keep damaging my eyes and they have threatened my job numerous times. My eyes have gotten worse and sometimes I just can’t see.
answered on May 24, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and its impact on your vision. Try to set up a free initial consult with an employment attorney. You could repost under that category, but it's likely that a law firm would want... View More
The employee was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence situation outside work hours . This employee works in the medical field and sees patients . How should the employer proceed
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Yes, the employee can be suspended either with or without pay and/or terminated on this basis. If the employee has an employment contract, you should discuss this situation and have the employee's contract reviewed with a Florida employment attorney to ensure any requirements for suspensions... View More
Which left me traumized and suicidal not wanting to be around others anymore
answered on Apr 11, 2023
Were these statements made to a third party? Reach out to counsel for a full review of the facts. You may have a case.
An ethics board has leveled disciplinary action against an individual. This individual would like to appeal with the help of a lawyer. The individual lives in one state, the company that brought ethics charges are located in another state and the ethics board is in still another state. In what... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
This is a good question. A lawyer licensed in any state would work, this is not in court where a license is required. But to narrow down your search I'd look for a lawyer in the state where you are or where the grievance board is located. This happened to one of my clients who lived in CA, I... View More
My responsibilities changed considerably about 9 years ago, but my title remained the same. I asked leadership for a change in title, but they never responded. No yes or no. I started signing my emails with a more accurate title. It has been more than 7 years and nearly everyone, including... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2023
There are no legal issues here. Your job title is nothing a court of law is going to care about. If your employer wants to make an issue about it in the future, cross that bridge when you come to it.
I reported it to home Depot had a written statement which I could barely write and reported it to the police also have an eyewitness who report has a written statement as well
answered on Mar 3, 2023
And your question is? Whatever action, if any, you are looking to do or wondering if you can do, send in a new post that asks what is on your mind, so that those who see your post may be able to guide you. If your only question happens to be, "How can I find a lawyer to help me?", you... View More
I was hired by a federal agency and invited for two weeks of training. I got infected with COVID on the third day of the training. They provided a hotel for quarantine. I could not receive the adequate medication that I needed from ER. The PCP advised me in Florida to travel from GA to have a... View More
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answered on Mar 2, 2023
It's possible that you may have a case if your termination was discriminatory or in violation of federal law or agency policy. The EEOC investigates complaints of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, so if you... View More
Went on leave a absence from Walmart i was fired because they didn't communicate with sSedgwick company
answered on Feb 22, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your experiences with Walmart. I'm an Illinois attorney and handle federal employment discrimination cases and violations of federal laws. I've helped Walmart employees with this exact issue, usually by filing a federal charge of discrimination based on... View More
I live in Florida and I am curious what background reporting regulations may be (Google has too many different answers to be sure what is correct).
Almost 10 years ago, when I was barely 18, I was arrested for a couple of felonies and a couple of misdemeanors. All of my charges were either... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2022
I strongly suggest that you hire an employment lawyer to discuss this rather than ask all these very important questions here on this public website. The fee for speaking to most experienced employment lawyers is very reasonable. Search for one using the website's Find a Lawyer tab.
I was told a very racist comment in front of few other coworkers, been sexualized multiple time at work, they pushed me to quit by the way they were treating, pretty sure made them happy since that’s exactly what he wanted, I’ve been treated extremely bad at that job and i need to know what to do.
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Remember your employer needs to have at least 5-15 employees depending on physical location for them to qualify for jurisdiction of discrimination laws. You are welcome to contact me.
I was off site at the time of the incident, so I don't know what was said. My employer has also not given a reason for termination. What kind of lawyer would I need to find out what happened?
I'm a independent contractor working for a cleaning service for the past 3 months. The owner of cleaning service has paid me every Saturday for work completed. However, they just recently asked me to sign a non compete. I politely declined and resigned from my services. Now the owner is... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2022
This is a concern. You worked the hours in question and the non-comp was not a part of the agreement.
I have filed formal complaints with the administration and the administration simply does not respond - Yet, continues to place me in harms way wth duties that bring me in contact with this volatile student. who know feels empowered to really intimidate and harass me every chance she gets
Set Forth in the Scheduling Order re [22] Scheduling Order,,,,, Order Referring Case to Mediation,,,,, Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
answered on Oct 16, 2022
It sounds like you have filed a case, maybe in federal court and this is an early standard order. It is hard to navigate these by yourself. I would be willing to speak to you about your case. 941-444-1548.
They terminated me and gave me the reason “business is changing”. I never signed when I received my laptop and never signed anything when they fired me. Now they’re texting me saying that they want their laptop back.
I’m so sad that I got terminated without a valid reason and on... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2022
Unless the employer gave you (a very expensive) laptop to keep, you must return it.
You know perfectly well that you cannot keep a laptop that you do not own.
If your former employer wants to make more trouble for you, they will tell the police that you stole the MacBook Pro,... View More
Because he said that if I didn’t complete the work he assigned me by October 17th I’ll be fired
answered on Oct 12, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try reposting and adding the categories Employment Law and Employment Discrimination. Some questions do go unanswered here but you might have better chances of a response under those categories. Good luck
I work at a Twin Peaks restaurant in South Florida which requires me and my fellow servers to wear tight jean shorts for our shifts. I and the majority of my coworkers routinely develop yeast infections from the hot climate, tight shorts, and fast-paced nature of a server position. I believe these... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2022
In theory, yes. Essentially, you would be seeking medical or lost wage benefits. Damages such as pain and suffering are not available in Florida Workers' Compensation cases. However, it may be difficult to meet the standard of proof required by Florida Workers' Compensation law. The type... View More
On the stub rate of pay says salary The hours for 2 weeks say 80 but the employee worked a 105 hours. The owner paid $6.98 for a 105 hours And the employee did not get time and a 1/2 for overtime
answered on Oct 5, 2022
Generally no. There are certain standards an employer must meet in order to prove their employees can be properly paid on a salary basis. If these standards aren't met, then employees must be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a week.
I am talking about a unemployment claim
answered on Oct 3, 2022
Not more than 15 days, so get off the Internet and find a lawyer to help you file the appeal.
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