I declined a severance offer. Former employer is paying it anyway. Will my acceptance of any payment mean my consent?

You need to be asking this question of the attorney who is assisting you. Without a signed agreement you will not be waiving your claims, but you...

Employment contract question?

You will need to have an attorney review the actual contract. There are many fine employment lawyers in the Jacksonville area. Find one of your...

Employment Law based on arrest record?

Some employers will be more scrutinizing than others. You indicate that this question stems from Palm Beach. Most employers that work on the...

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Mr. Minnick's advice is spot on. I think it is safe to answer "no", but you should disclose the withhold and the nature of the charge and/or...

You are under no legal obligation to pay this, but the alternative may be that they prosecute your daughter for the shoplifting. Starting off life...

Can I use vacation time while being treated for depression instead of Fmla ?

That is the risk you run by not taking leave under the FMLA. If the time away is not protected under the law you can be terminated for your...

Typically, no, as it violates State and federal law to not pay an employee at least a minimum wage for labors. You would have to seek restitution...

Settlement rescinded?

You will need to get the Agreement before an attorney and go into greater detail on the facts leading up to the plaintiff taking the position that...

Yes, Walmart can terminate your employment for this reason. Under the at-will doctrine, which applies here, an employer can terminate employment...

There is no notice requirement to receiving pay for your labors. You are entitled to be compensated for all work whether you give 2 weeks notice...