Questions answered by Susan Beth Collingwood

Archived

Is it considered discriminatory to give salary increases only to those that merit it or must I give raises to all?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 11, 2015

I write to second Mr. Lenghea’s excellent advice. When a business has 300 employees, it is subject to many laws that smaller businesses are...

Archived

Hi, my ex employer owes me back pay and he paid me as 1099. What are my options?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 09, 2015

Mr. Longo provided an excellent summary of the critical areas of law and questions/answers that impact what options you have. I recommend that you...

Archived

Employer refuses to comply with relocation agreement. Now what?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 06, 2015

I'm sorry your employer is not living up to its agreement with you. Unfortunately, the "best way to enforce" your agreement cannot be determined...

Archived

What do I do if someone is threatening to post explicit photos of myself and email them to potential employers?

Susan's answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

I agree with Mr. Lassen--you should contact your local police or sheriff's office about this harassment and extortion.

Archived

Can we stop payment on check to an electrical contractor? Work seems done but building inspector needs more info b4 passing.

Susan's answer | Answered on May 29, 2015

This question pertains to a dispute about construction and I have marked it so that attorneys who specialize in that area can see it. First,...

Archived

What to do if my webcam has been hacked?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 25, 2015

A computer professional can do diagnostics on your computers to determine if there have been any intrusions and if the intrusions activated the...

Archived

Water pills and restroom breaks

Susan's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

I agree with attorneys Tobin, Schofield and Naranjo--consult with an employment attorney to make sure you are clearly (and clearly documenting)...

Archived

Lawyers from a former employer are trying to settle out of court for a much lower amount for Compensatory and Punitive damages

Susan's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

Mr. Talbott has given you excellent advice. Seek employment counsel in your area immediately! (Attorneys on this site are not permitted to...

Archived

Can my former primary care doctor forward a "copy6" to me, even though my new doctor requested my medical records?

Susan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

In Florida it is normal practice for physicians not to charge patients for records requested by subsequent treating physicians. Typically,...

Archived

I can not locate an attorney that has great knowledge and a good history in trying hipaa cases

Susan's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

As the other attorneys have commented, there is no private right of action under HIPAA. Florida common law does permit actions for invasion of...

Susan Beth Collingwood's Answers (208)

Is it considered discriminatory to give salary increases only to those that merit it or must I give raises to all?

Hi, my ex employer owes me back pay and he paid me as 1099. What are my options?

Employer refuses to comply with relocation agreement. Now what?

What do I do if someone is threatening to post explicit photos of myself and email them to potential employers?

Can we stop payment on check to an electrical contractor? Work seems done but building inspector needs more info b4 passing.

What to do if my webcam has been hacked?

Water pills and restroom breaks

Lawyers from a former employer are trying to settle out of court for a much lower amount for Compensatory and Punitive damages

Can my former primary care doctor forward a "copy6" to me, even though my new doctor requested my medical records?

I can not locate an attorney that has great knowledge and a good history in trying hipaa cases