Grocery chain in Florida forcing employees to work off the clock, what can I do to protect myself?

Unfortunately I have heard this story much too often. What can you do to protect yourself? Obviously you are fearful of losing your job and you...

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I was a salary employee, Can I claim overtime compensation after being fired?

Whether or not you are entitled to overtime depends on whether you are exempt or non-exempt. If your salary was more than $455, then it will depend...

Is it legal to require an employee to perform job-related duties off the clock?

You may not be entitled to be paid for the travel time from the last client to the time that you arrive home. However, the minute you resume work...

I quit my job on August 28, 2014 and still have not received my final paycheck. What do I do?

You should send your former boss a certified letter specifying the days and hours that you worked. The letter should demand payment within 15 days...

I live in Florida. If I am employed as a receptionist and become a salaried employee, can I still get overtime?

If you do happen to complain about being converted to salary, and if you are terminated because of your opposition to working overtime without...

Can an employer reduce my salary, and require the same work, and hours?

Generally speaking, the answer is yes, your pay and commission schedule can be reduced by your employer. However, any reduction can not be...

Is it illegal for an employee not to be allowed to clock in at their scheduled time, having to wait for hours to clock in?

This is very common practice in pizzerias. You should be paid for the time that your employer requires you to wait. I would say that you are on the...

How enforceable is a 2-year non-compete agreement in Florida?

Despite the fact that the new owner seems to be a turd, you will most likely need to have an experienced labor and employment attorney review the...

FL Employment: "Salaried" Employee Not Really Salary

The distinction between being paid by salary or hourly is important for the purpose of determining whether or not you are exempt or not exempt from...

Do I need a employment attorney ?

To answer your question....yes, I believe you need to consult with counsel. Lupus is generally recognized as a disability under the ADA, for which...