Questions answered by Louis Montone

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I was on a 30, 60, 90 day performance improvent plan after decades of employment. They fired me due to lack of improvement.

Louis's answer | Answered on August 23, 2016

Unemployment is typically denied only when an employee voluntarily quits their position or they are fired for misconduct. From what you've stated,...

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"JUST CURIOUS TO KNOW IF IM ON SALARY IN FLORIDA AND MY OFFICE CLOSED DOWN AND I WORKED 900+HRS OVERTIME LAST YEAR IS THERE ANY

Louis's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Being on salary alone does not prevent you from being eligible to receive overtime. However, it's not guaranteed either. An attorney needs to...

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Can I be fired for maternity leave?

Louis's answer | Answered on August 17, 2016

Yes, you have protection under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act as well as related state statutes. Speak to an employment attorney in your area...

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I haven't recieved my final pay check in over two months. What should I / can do ?

Louis's answer | Answered on August 03, 2016

Sorry you are going through this. I recommend you speak to an employment attorney that can contact your former employer and fight for your wages. ...

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I was terminated without a reason. I can't think of anything that I did. Does my employer have to give a reason?

Louis's answer | Answered on July 08, 2016

I agree with Mr. Schofield. Without a contract (potentially requiring cause or a reason be stated), you are employed at-will, which means you can...

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I was terminated from my job and want to know what my legal rights are

Louis's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

I agree with the above but would like to add that if you have any paid time off, it could be owed if the Company's policy is to pay it out. The...

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1099 vs W2 employee

Louis's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

Hi there - these are very fact specific questions. Determining whether or not you are 1099 needs to be carefully reviewed because many factors...

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Employer refusing to pay wages

Louis's answer | Answered on June 02, 2016

Hi there - sorry to hear this. I recommend you have a consultation with an employment attorney in order to dig deeper into some facts which will...

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Can they fire me? I understand florida is a at will state. Is that a form of dicrimination cause of a health risk and libility t

Louis's answer | Answered on May 03, 2016

I highly recommend you consult with an employment attorney near you. There may be violations of law if they are taking actions against you because...

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How do I find an attorney that would take on my case

Louis's answer | Answered on March 29, 2016

Hi there - search AVVO for attorneys that handle Fair Labor Standard Act ("FLSA") claims in your area. There are several questions an attorney...

Louis Montone's Answers (109)

I was on a 30, 60, 90 day performance improvent plan after decades of employment. They fired me due to lack of improvement.

"JUST CURIOUS TO KNOW IF IM ON SALARY IN FLORIDA AND MY OFFICE CLOSED DOWN AND I WORKED 900+HRS OVERTIME LAST YEAR IS THERE ANY

Can I be fired for maternity leave?

I haven't recieved my final pay check in over two months. What should I / can do ?

I was terminated without a reason. I can't think of anything that I did. Does my employer have to give a reason?

I was terminated from my job and want to know what my legal rights are

1099 vs W2 employee

Employer refusing to pay wages

Can they fire me? I understand florida is a at will state. Is that a form of dicrimination cause of a health risk and libility t

How do I find an attorney that would take on my case