I believe that my previous employer discharged me wrongfully. What can I do?

Sorry to hear about this. ADA (disability) and related retaliation are some of the cruelest forms of discrimination because it takes away your job,...

I worked for a motel who considered us Independent contractors. We worked weekly schedules, rarely paid for overtime hours, they

This is a common question that depends on factors you would need to discuss with an attorney. Depending upon what your job was, you might not be...

Yes, so long as you are paid for every hour worked and overtime at 1.5X your normal rate for all hours worked more than 40 in a workweek. "Not on...

Florida and federal law allow an employer to terminate you for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all. Nothing requires you to be on the...

Hi my name is Alexia i have a question but it's for a friend ok so if by chance you get pregnant by a minor right but they

Your "friend" should contact an attorney and not admit to having sex with a minor publicly - ever. Do not post on FB, Twitter, Instagram, or...

What is the starting pay for paralegals?

The only "minimum wage" is the one imposed by the government in Florida; "starting salary" must be at least $8.25 per hour. Some paralegals have...

How binding/legal are contracts or employee handbooks regarding loss of my earned PTO if I resign?

Employee handbooks and offer letters are not usually contracts. They are guidelines that state how the employer will run their business. If you...

Sorry to hear about this situation. The employer can fire you for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all, unless that reason is due to age,...

What can I do?

So sorry to hear about your situation. If you were robbed at gunpoint at work, and you are suffering from emotional distress (understandably), then...

Hair n food

This is not an employment question. This is a consumer question. Should there be hair in food? No. Are there laws to protect the public to ensure...