Questions answered by Lowell J Kuvin

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Can I be fired when I run out of FMLA when I have worked 8 years for the company

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 25, 2012

I agree with Mr. Stein's answer. It seems strange to me that the insurance company would be in charge of notifying you that you "will be fired if...

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Is it illegal for an employer to make you pay for your uniforms when its required to wear by the company?

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 23, 2012

If the cost of purchasing the uniform lowers your wage below the Florida minimum, then the company cannot force you tour chase work uniforms.

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My supervisor took an hour of overtime pay from my time sheet based on what a co-worker told her. I worked through my break. We

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

As an hourly employee you are entitled to be paid for every hour you work. If your supervisor took an hour off your time sheet and you worked that...

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Work breaks

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 21, 2012

There are not any laws in Florida which guarantee an hourly employee break time or even a meal. However, if you were promised a break or meal time...

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Unemployment Claim

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 10, 2012

You do not state whether you the appeal referee sustained your appeal or not. If your appeal was sustained and you will receive your unemployment...

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My job does not want to give me my check

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 02, 2012

Send them a certified letter stating you demand your wages. Include the time period you were not paid for, the hourly wage or salary amount, and...

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Can i ask my employer for documentation stating that i have been taken off the schedule?

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 02, 2012

I suggest you ask by sending them a letter and asking to explain why you have been removed for the schedule. Make sure to make a copy of the letter...

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I was approved unemployment benefits. The employer is appealing it .how does this usually turnout?

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 02, 2012

I agree with the comment above. Employers frequently hire unemployment appeal experts to represent them at the hearing. If collecting unemployment...

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Hourly employee, but boss keeps cutting time that I've worked off of my time card and not paying me. Can I sue?

Lowell's answer | Answered on December 01, 2012

If you are staying late at her direction and working you have the right to be paid for the time. We handle wage and hour cases throughout the...

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Can I collect unemployment if I was planning on leaving my company in Feb, and HR pushed the date to a two week notice?

Lowell's answer | Answered on November 28, 2012

You are eligible to collect unemployment for the time you would have remained at work up to the time you were scheduled to leave.

Lowell J Kuvin's Answers (279)

Can I be fired when I run out of FMLA when I have worked 8 years for the company

Is it illegal for an employer to make you pay for your uniforms when its required to wear by the company?

My supervisor took an hour of overtime pay from my time sheet based on what a co-worker told her. I worked through my break. We

Work breaks

Unemployment Claim

My job does not want to give me my check

Can i ask my employer for documentation stating that i have been taken off the schedule?

I was approved unemployment benefits. The employer is appealing it .how does this usually turnout?

Hourly employee, but boss keeps cutting time that I've worked off of my time card and not paying me. Can I sue?

Can I collect unemployment if I was planning on leaving my company in Feb, and HR pushed the date to a two week notice?