Donna Marie Ballman’s Answers
Donna has answered 77 questions
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Verbal Abuse, Stressful Working Conditions, Salaried employee required to compete time sheet
It sounds like you have some potential overtime claims. It would depend on whether you are classified as exempt from overtime or not. You'll probably want to speak with an attorney who specializes in...
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Is it illegal to fire someone because of their background even though they did a full background check.
I guess it depends on what they mean by background. If they fired you because of your race, age, sex, disability, national origin, association with a person with a disability, whistleblowing,...
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What can I do if my employer does not pay me my unsed vacation pay even if it's stated in the employee handbook?
The money is owed. Since it's over the limit for filing in small claims court, I'd suggest contacting an attorney about filing a suit for the unpaid money. It is possible that, once the employer...
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What rights do employees have in an work at will state?
You’ve been fired or disciplined without justification. You want to sue for wrongful termination. If you lived in New Jersey, California, or some other states, your employer would need to have...
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What is a past employer legally allowed to disclose to a potential future employer other than verify that you were and employee
In general, employers in Florida are protected from suit if they give truthful information in references. Some employers only give neutral references, that is, dates of employment and job title. If...
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Can a unionized company pre-emptively fire employees prior to determining actual wrongdoing?
You’ve been fired or disciplined without justification. You want to sue for wrongful termination. If you lived in New Jersey, California, or some other states, your employer would need to have...
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Can i sue my previous employer for wrongful termination?
Florida is an at-will state, which means an employer may fire, demote, hire, promote and discipline employees for pretty much any reason, or no reason at all. The only way to change that is to urge...
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Does an employer have to give a reason for demotion and document it in the employee's file?
Unfortunately, Florida is an at-will state. Your employer can demote or fire you for any reason or no reason at all. However, if you were chosen for demotion when others weren't, then you might look...
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Are employers obligated to provide paid vacation time to full time salaried employees in Florida
There is no obligation of Florida employers to provide any paid vacation time. If they do provide vacation time, they need to provide it in a non-discriminatory fashion though. If other full-time...
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As a teacher I sign a 1 year contract with a 30 day notice period. I still am in my 90 day Probation, can I give 1 week notice?
You can quit your job at will. Although, for purposes of goodwill, I'd suggest giving notice. If they terminate you, they need to follow what the contract says. If they fire you with no notice, you'...
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