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Would like to know what the tip laws are , My company pools cash tips but tips added to Credit cards are kept by Management.

Richard's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

This is not legal at all and constitutes a top pool violation. You and the other servers are entitled to damages. Contact a florida overtime lawyer.

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I went back to work from maternity leave to find I had been demoted. Is this allowed?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

Hi there. There are so many different things to analyze here such as your length of employment, size, of employer, etc. You need to consult with...

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Do I have a case? Fired by same person I verbally put a complaint in for sexual& racial harassment 4 days(2 work days) prior?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 11, 2015

The timing of your termination certainly sounds suspicious in my opinion. You should definitely consult with an employment lawyer to see what...

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Should i get paid for overtime? Is it legal to withhold some of my paycheck?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Hi there. It really depends on what your duties are. You may fall within one of the white collar exemptions such as the professional exemption. ...

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Do I need an employment attorney?

Richard's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

I agree with Mark below. There are so many involved issues here potentially involving the FMLA or other leave laws. You should talk to a Florida...

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This past fall I worked for an employer that was only paying by what went out the door for what is usually classed an hourly job

Richard's answer | Answered on February 26, 2015

There are some variables here that a lawyer would need to look at, such as what type of work you were doing. Sounds like your minimum wage rights...

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Is it legal for an employer to deduct hours for a salaried employee?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

There are a whole bunch of different issues circling here including whether your FMLA rights were violated by working while you were out on leave...

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Do I have a overtime case?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Hi there. The main factor to determine whether you are entitled to the overtime is whether you are an "exempt" employee. If you were paid overtime...

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I need a lawyer for a work related problem

Richard's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Hi there. If you feel that the denial of your position is based on a characteristic such as age, race, etc., your next move may be to file a claim...

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Can a employer not pay you overtime if they call it "on call" even though your working more than 40 hours?

Richard's answer | Answered on February 23, 2015

Generally, the answer is no. If you work more than 40 hours, you are entitled to be paid time and one half your hourly rate for any hour over 40. ...

Richard Bernard Celler's Answers (157)

Would like to know what the tip laws are , My company pools cash tips but tips added to Credit cards are kept by Management.

I went back to work from maternity leave to find I had been demoted. Is this allowed?

Do I have a case? Fired by same person I verbally put a complaint in for sexual& racial harassment 4 days(2 work days) prior?

Should i get paid for overtime? Is it legal to withhold some of my paycheck?

Do I need an employment attorney?

This past fall I worked for an employer that was only paying by what went out the door for what is usually classed an hourly job

Is it legal for an employer to deduct hours for a salaried employee?

Do I have a overtime case?

I need a lawyer for a work related problem

Can a employer not pay you overtime if they call it "on call" even though your working more than 40 hours?