Questions answered by Louis Montone

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How can I make sure my employer will allow me to give my notice without firing me? Is it wrong for a manager to spread rumors?

Louis's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I agree with Mr. Tobin. You will not be able to control their actions; it sounds like you are in a good situation since you've secured a new...

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Is this a case worth pursuing or no?

Louis's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Hi there - sorry to hear about your termination. Unfortunately, unless you have an employment contract you can be terminated for good, bad, or no...

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How can an employer fire 1 employee for violating co.policy & not fire others who also violate policy?

Louis's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

This could be illegal if it is being done because of a protected class. Applying a policy differently to someone because of their race, age, sex,...

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Do I have a wrongful termination case? How was my position eliminated when a new CTO was immediately named/resumed all duties?

Louis's answer | Answered on February 04, 2016

Sorry for your experience. Unless you had an employment contract, you could be terminated for good, bad, or no reason. I suggest meeting with an...

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Does an employer in the state of Florida have to pay overtime to their employees that work over 40 hours a week.

Louis's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

This is governed by Federal law, which certainly applies in Florida - the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") requires payment at a rate of not less...

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Restaurant owner paid my last pay checks off a frozen account when i quit (took 3 weeks to get checks). He is now unresponsive.

Louis's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Sorry you are experiencing this issue. Florida requires employers pay employees for work performed, and statutes allow for the potential recovery...

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How do i find out reverse discrimination

Louis's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Hi there - Florida is an at-will employment state which means you can be fired for a good, bad, or no reason at all. The exceptions to this are...

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Minimum salary pay on department of labor question

Louis's answer | Answered on January 29, 2016

Hi there - it is a little difficult to understand exactly what you are referring to but it sounds like you have referenced the Fair Labor Standards...

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Since then my off days have been changed & hours cut. Can I take them to court for sexual harassment / hostile work environment?

Louis's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

Hi there - sorry you are experiencing this. I suggest meeting with an employment attorney so that you can get into more detail and take any...

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It's a personal issue

Louis's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

As has been stated, Florida is an "at-will" state which means you can be terminated for good, bad, or no reason at all. Without more information -...

Louis Montone's Answers (109)

How can I make sure my employer will allow me to give my notice without firing me? Is it wrong for a manager to spread rumors?

Is this a case worth pursuing or no?

How can an employer fire 1 employee for violating co.policy & not fire others who also violate policy?

Do I have a wrongful termination case? How was my position eliminated when a new CTO was immediately named/resumed all duties?

Does an employer in the state of Florida have to pay overtime to their employees that work over 40 hours a week.

Restaurant owner paid my last pay checks off a frozen account when i quit (took 3 weeks to get checks). He is now unresponsive.

How do i find out reverse discrimination

Minimum salary pay on department of labor question

Since then my off days have been changed & hours cut. Can I take them to court for sexual harassment / hostile work environment?

It's a personal issue