Your question appears to assume that you have some choice in whether you work on a salary or hourly rate. Obviously, if you had the choice, you...

Your question appears to assume that you have some choice in whether you work on a salary or hourly rate. Obviously, if you had the choice, you...

In FL does an adjudication of guilt prevent an employer from hiring someone

There are several court decisions that have held that blanket prohibitions on hiring employees with criminal records may violate Title VII of the...

Lunch hour

Unfortunately in the state of Florida there is no specific requirement to give employees a break for lunch.

My employer hired me as full time and denies me benefits because they have me listed in the books as part time.

Employer benefits are generally covered by a plan document or summary plan description. You should obtain a copy of the plan document whether its...

Can an employer seek return of overpayment of wages

The issue raised in your question is more complex than just addressing the legal rights of your brother. Legally, an employer cannot change the...

What can an employee do if their employer cannot pay them under FL employment laws

You have at least two potential legal claims. One is for the unpaid wages and the other is for failure to pay minimum wage under both Florida and...

It is generally not illegal to curse over the phone, unless it reaches a point where it contrvenes state laws prohibing harassment. However, legal...

How many mediation continuances can my former employer request in an EEOC filed action

Unfortunately, the answer to your question is that the mediation can be cancelled as many times as the human rights commission will permit. Since...

Under FL state employment laws can a manager be fired for going to lunch with a female co-worker

Although it is possible that your gender was a factor in the terminatin decision, it is hard to determine based on the information provided in your...