Is it okay for an old employer to call a new employer to try to convince him not to hire me?

You'd be well advised to call an employment attorney in your area. If you still have the new job you have no damages and therefore would have no...

I live in Florida and I have been fired from my job in retaliation.

It is difficult to answer your question without a bit more context. You mention that you complained of "unsafe working conditions" which would...

My question is can a company ask what your salary requirements are if they do not tell you what the job is offering??

As both of my colleagues have stated, yes, employers may freely ask this. There is nothing illegal about ascertaining how someone values themselves...

It is important to know why you are an exempt employee. That status figures significantly into the correct answer to your question. A non-exempt...

You will need to consult an attorney in Texas for the Independent Contractor rules specific to your state. However, even if you pay the callers...

A clinic called a perspective employer to cancel my drug screen because I complained about waiting is that legal?

There are reasons you can't leave the premises once you check in for a drug test. They are likely concerned that about someone's ability to smuggle...

Is there a breach in contract with former company to work for client that i previously had while working?

It is very difficult to answer a breach of contract question without looking at any contracts you signed. There are situations where either a...

Is it illegal for my employer to charge a female employee more than a male employee for the monthly health insurance premium?

Unfortunately the answer to your question is yes, employers and insurers may charge more for premiums based solely on gender. However, this policy...

My employer has the right to check my personal calls and texts even after work hours?

I agree wholeheartedly with attorney Kane but I would add one additional point. If your communications with co-workers relate to the terms and...

I work as a custodian at a church in NC where racial slurs are constantly used to describe me.

The latter part of your question, regarding juries in North Carolina, is one a lawyer in your area would certainly need to answer. The standard for...