Can my employer fire me without any notice?

Pregnancy discrimination is difficult to prove. In your answer, you reference complaints against you. If they received patient complaints or...

Is it illegal for my company to require I stay on the premises for lunch but deduct an hour from my pay?

I agree with the previous answer and think there is a very strong chance that this is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Of course, I am...

My employer hired me stating "employees make 600- 1000 per week. My first week I worked 56 i was paid less than min wage

Even jobs paid on commission typically have to comply with the minimum wage laws. I would need more information regarding your specific job in...

There are no general wage laws that limit the number of days in a row you can work for an employer as long as you are compensated for all hours...

Am I entitled to back wages for overtime worked from my boss? I am in Florida

I completely agree with the prior answers but also want to point out that there is a short statute of limitations for unpaid overtime claims - 2...

What Florida statue proves this is illegal?

If it is in the policy handbook and you were told they could do this if you don't give them 4 weeks notice, I don't believe that this violates any...

Unemployment Compensation Appeal My ex-employer has appealed.They have filed for misconduct & being part time not full time!

If your paychecks show that you worked 70 hours a week, provide copies of them to the unemployment office in response to the appeal. But if they...

Can an employer rescind a job offer after background screening shows I have a withheld adjudication?

Unfortunately, the potential employer has the right to rescind the offer for any reason other than unlawful discrimination. If you think a...

Is it illegal for my empolyer to pay me less than my regular rate of pay for hours I have already worked?

This is clearly illegal. You should contact a lawyer in your area who practicea employment law. Most employment lawyers like myself take cases...

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CAN AN EX EMPLOYER BE STOPPED FROM GIVING A BAD REFERENCE. THERE ARE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES TO THIS.

In order to be liable for slander, they have to be making false statements of fact about you. If you think they are engaging in slander, try to...