You cannot legally be paid less based on your age under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). But the FCRA does not apply to employers with less...

Send your lawyer an email asking for a closing statement which shows all funds received and all funds disbursed. Ask for copies of the settlement...

Can I launch a similar business after I have signed a non-compete agreement with the current company I work for?

It depends on the precise language in your non-compete agreement. It also depends on any statutes in your state regarding agreements in restraint...

When on salary working for a non profit-are you eligible for overtime pay? How is it legal to only pay $10.00 per hour when part

You are asking two separate questions: one is whether you are entitled to overtime pay (presumably you mean for working more than 40 hrs in a...

My employer (a licensed physician) fired me this weekend - because I told his wife (my sister) he had been kissing me!

Under State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, the employer must have 15 or more employees to be covered; otherwise there is no protection...

Is it OK to represent myself in the Appeal of Unemployment? What or how can I find out what the hearing will involve?

Google "Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and you can learn all you need to know about your claim for unemployment compensation. And...

What happens if you filed an appeal for unemployment, then change your mind?

You will not be punished for not appearing, but best to call in advance and notify hearing officer you abandon your appeal. She will not ask you...

I work for a company that is a contractor and we take calls for a large company. I lowered the prices for my family at the comp

Your question asks whether you can be sent to jail for stealing your employer's merchandise. The answer depends on several things: Whether the...

Full time work status...can you be bumped down to part time without good reason?

Yes, your employer may reduce your hours without any reason at all -- as long as it is not for a specified illegal reason, such as your age,...

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Having close relationship with owner but terminated by wife without any reasonable excuse

It is unlawful for an employer to terminate an employee by reason of the employee's valid claim, or valid attempt to claim, workers' compensation...