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Why Do I Need An Employment Lawyer? Do I Have a Case?

In general, there is no such thing as wrongful termination/discipline in most states if you don't have a contract saying you can only be fired for cause. So why on earth would you ever need an employment lawyer? How do you figure out if you have a case? Why Do I Need An Employmen...

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Employer Retaliation Against Whistleblowers

While it may be satisfying to complain about your boss, the truth is, complaining can and will get you fired. While most people think we have free speech in this country, there's no First Amendment in the private workplace. If you work for the government, you do have free speech ...

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Arbitration Agreements and Waiver of Right to Trial

Arbitration agreements and waiver of right to trial pop up all over the place in employment situations. Some of the documents employers like to stick them to get you to sign away your right to sue are applications, handbooks, employment agreements, arbitration agreements, union c...

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General Harassment And Bullying Vs. Illegal Harassment

Many employees have the mistaken belief that, if they are being harassed by their employer, a supervisor, or a co-worker or they are in a "hostile work environment" that they automatically have a claim against the employer. This is simply not the case. While general harassment an...

Top Five Ways Your Non-Compete Agreement May Be Unenforceable in Florida

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How to Determine Whether You were Fired Illegally under Florida Law

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Overview of Employee Rights

Many employees are confused about their rights in the workplace. You may have rights you didnt even know about, or think you have rights that dont exist. This article will cover some basic employee rights, and try to clear up some misconceptions. Discrimination You DO have the ri...

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Being Harassed? Nine Ways Your Employer Might Be Liable And What To Do

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Fired or Harassed Due to Family Responsibilities? Seven Ways Your Employer Might be Liable

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Are You Protected by the Florida Whistleblower Act?

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