Questions answered by Scott M. Behren

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What type of lawyer would take a case of a suite against a county sheriff department

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Someone that handles civil rights cases against sheriffs departments. For more information on these types of claims check out my employee rights...

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I work in Jacksonville FL and I'm being harassed on my job and I don't know what to do.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

You may want to consult with an employment law attorney or file a complaint of discrimination with the EEOC. For more information on the process...

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In the State of Florida, can an employer change your time card after it has been submitted?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

If they inappropriately however reduce your hours actually worked so that you would not be owed overtime, then there may be an Fair Labor Standards...

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Can a business give employees checks they cannot cash?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

You may want to report this practice to the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate or hire an employment lawyer to sue them for the unpaid wages. ...

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Can My Father Be Fired If I Cite Him As An Example Of An Employee Who Was Treated Better Than Me In My Paperwork With The EEOC?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

If your employer retaliates against your father for filing an EEOC Charge, that would be retaliatory and in all likelihood a violation of Title...

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If I get hired for a job that requires training and the company trains me can they then fire me the next day and ask for the $?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

They can't bill you for it, although did you sign a contract with them saying your would reimburse them? Did you get paid at your hourly rate for...

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Is it legal for employers to make employees tip out on certain service not performed by the party.

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

See my postings on my employee rights blog about tip pooling on www.takethisjobnshoveitblog.com.

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Is a non-compete valid in Florida if it is not on company letterhead? Also, should it have been witnessed by a notary public?

Scott's answer | Answered on November 09, 2010

Neither of those are requirements but there are many ways in Florida to defend against and defeat a non-compete agreement, check out my employee...

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Can I work 40 hrs/wk and be denied a full-time status with benefits while employee handbook states full-time is 32 hrs or more?

Scott's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

Actually under Florida law, violation of an employment handbook is not a breach of contract. However, if they are not uniformly applying the...

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ERISA SOL - Eligible dependent diagnosed with cancer; had been removed from policy in error with no notice and no COBRA election

Scott's answer | Answered on October 06, 2010

My recollection is that ERISA does not apply to public employers, its a different staute that applies, but i would have to look the issue up. The...

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What type of lawyer would take a case of a suite against a county sheriff department

I work in Jacksonville FL and I'm being harassed on my job and I don't know what to do.

In the State of Florida, can an employer change your time card after it has been submitted?

Can a business give employees checks they cannot cash?

Can My Father Be Fired If I Cite Him As An Example Of An Employee Who Was Treated Better Than Me In My Paperwork With The EEOC?

If I get hired for a job that requires training and the company trains me can they then fire me the next day and ask for the $?

Is it legal for employers to make employees tip out on certain service not performed by the party.

Is a non-compete valid in Florida if it is not on company letterhead? Also, should it have been witnessed by a notary public?

Can I work 40 hrs/wk and be denied a full-time status with benefits while employee handbook states full-time is 32 hrs or more?

ERISA SOL - Eligible dependent diagnosed with cancer; had been removed from policy in error with no notice and no COBRA election