My company was acquired and I just signed my employment offer? Can I be fired for my felonyrecord that’s more than 8 years old?

An employer CAN fire or refuse to hire you for this reason. However, if the employer fires you, retains others (with similar convictions), or seems...

I asked a co worker her nationality, she replied white. I stated people may talk Spanish to you because of your build.

Your question is whether your termination was lawful, correct? Can an employer terminate you on the basis of an arrest? If at-will, most likely,...

Jacksonville florida health care employee terminated after working because of background report.

You may wish to repost the question, as there is not much that an attorney can respond to. Depending on the job, employer, and what was revealed in...

Can you sue your manager for negligence?

Your friend, and not you, should contact an attorney. Employment discrimination cases are fact specific. Sexual harassment is not something an...

Can an employer call a department meeting and tell them the reason an employee quit was due to being reprimanded for something?

I agree with my colleagues. It is unclear if you quit because of a complaint about your text being harassment, or for another reason. If you quit...

Sorry to hear about this - it sounds invasive and unpleasant. First, I am not licensed in Washington, so I will write only about federal law. I...

This is a question many people ask - all the time. In Florida, the employer can ask you to work as many hours as they would like - so long as they...

This is a very timely question, and not uncommon during a hurricane or other traumatic storm in South Florida. The employer is under no obligation...

Is it legal to force a Piece work employee to work 40 hrs when I get my work done in 30 ?

Your question is a bit unclear, as I am not super familiar with the word "piece work." I assume you mean you are a 1099 employee, brought on for a...

Will a DUI conviction still come up on a background check if the conviction was appealed and later nolle prossed?

We don't know what the future employer will see. However, I don't believe that your answer was dishonest (which is what employers are looking for)....